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Senate faults inter-agency rivalry between EFCC, DSS, NIA

Ï To probe botched attempt to arrest Ita, Oke Ï No going back on their arrest - Magu

Olufemi Samuel, Francesca Iwambe, Abuja and Peter Fowoyo, Lagos

The Senate on Wednesday condemned the crisis between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with both

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the Directorate of State Security, (DSS) and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), following both attempt to arrest the former Director General of the DSS, Mr. Ita Ekpeyong and his counterpart in NIA, Mr. Ayo Oke. Continued on page 6

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2018 Budget: Trouble looms as APC, PDP Reps disagree Ï Lawmakers express divergent views over MTEF/ FPS Ï Deputy Speaker begs colleagues to consider proposal

Henry Omunu, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The House of Representatives members on Wednesday engaged in

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Looted funds: President orders MDAs, banks, others to cooperate with audit c’ttee 6 Buhari prefers due process, not automatic ticket in 2019 – Tinubu 7 Nigeria very close to self sufficiency in rice production – FG 7

L-R: Former All Progressives Congress (APC), Interim National Chairman, Chief Bisi Akande; Afenifere Leader, Chief Reuben Fasorati; National Leader, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; Chief Sehinde Arogbofa; Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN); Dr. Tunji Abayomi and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, during a courtesy visit of Tinubu to Chief Fasorati, at his residence in Akure, Ondo State ...on Wednesday. PHOTO: TAIWO OKANLAWON.

Group petitions Finance Minister over demurrage on donor 5 drugs

Obiano receives Certificate of Return from INEC John Ndu, Awka

ÏÏÏ The Independent Na-

tional Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented a Certificate of Return to the winner of the just-concluded Anambra State Governorship Election, Chief Willie Obiano.

Obiano, who won on the platform of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) after defeating 36 other candidates, who vied for the same position. Others, who also received certificate are the Deputy Governor, Dr. Nkem Okeke and the member-elect for Idemili North Constituency,

Mrs. Nkoli Mmegbuanaeze. Presenting the certificate, the INEC National Commissioner in-charge of Legal Services, Mrs. May Agbamuche, said the electoral body relied on Section 57 of the Electoral Act, as amended, to present the Certificate of Return within seven days of the

election. In his remark at INEC Headquarters, Awka, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr. Nkwachukwu Orji, said the certificate represented the mandate of the people. He said: “The mandate is Continued on page 7

INEC National Commissioner in-charge of Legal Services, Mrs. May Agbamuche (left), presenting Certificate of Return to Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano in Awka... on Wednesday.

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Trouble looms as APC, PDP Reps disagree Continued from page 1 brick bats with each other when the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and the Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration was to be considered by lawmakers. While members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were vociferous in opposing the fiscal and monetary policies of the federal government and insisted on the policy documents not been debated, the majority ruling All Progressive

Congress (APC) members maintained a stance that the House consider and debate the proposals submitted by the presidency. Deputy Speaker of the House, Yusuf Lasun, who presided over yesterday’s plenary had to appeal to the opposition lawmakers to shift ground and allow a consideration and debate of the proposals to hold. He implored the aggrieved PDP lawmakers that whatever misgivings they had about projections made by the executive as contained in the MTEF/ FSP can be adjusted at the committee stage.

Daily Times reports that the consideration and approval of the MTEF/FSP by the National Assembly is a provision of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, which is a precondition before the legislature can commence actual debate on the 2018 budget. But delays in forwarding the MTEF/FSP documents for consideration before the formal presentation of the 2018 budget estimates by President Mohammadu Buhari irked members of the opposition who moved to block its consideration and eventual passage. Opposition lawmakers

barely allowed House Majority Leader, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila to conclude his lead debate on the policy documents before they took turns to kick against and fault the procedure and timing for considering the two documents. The PDP lawmakers argued that the president not only violated the provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, but that the delay in debating the MTEF/ FSP might have negative effects on the final budget outcome. Rep. Betty Apiaphy (PDP/Rivers), who lead the opposition onslaught

Former Vice President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa (left), addressing his supporters in Harare, after he returned to the country to serve as interim president… on Wednesday.

raised a point of order, arguing that it was improper to have the budget laid by the president without the lawmakers first debating and approving the MTEF/ FSP. She declared that it is the decisions or recommendations from the considerations of the lawmakers that ought to have determined the final outcome of the 2018 budget estimates. Sensing where the opposition lawmakers were headed, the deputy speaker appealed that the documents be debated while necessary adjustments on the assumptions made by the executive can be adjusted by the legislature when the need arises. Other PDP House members, including Reps Dan Asuquo, Ismail Muazu, Nnenna Ukeje, Daniel Reyenieju, chorused the sentiments expressed by Rep. Apiaphy when they made their contributions. Rep. Reyeneiju (PDP/ Delta) said that “ l am a proud member of the opposition in a progressive House of Representatives. We shouldn’t have allowed the budget to be laid because he (Buhari) violated the fiscal responsibility law. “The best democracy is when parliament refuses to carry out illegality. We are in a progressive House

and the nation must move on. Let it go, we will take your MTEF and allow you go, but in the interest of Nigerians.” Responding, the deputy speaker said, “we are grateful to the opposition for the opportunity you have given us to debate the MTEF.” According to the deputy speaker, some assumptions contained in the documents were unrealizable, adding however that “we met and told the executive that 2.5mbpd would not be realizable, but they told us that what is lost in volume can be compensated through price.” Members of the ruling APC in their contributions even though they faulted some of the key assumptions contained in the MTEF/FSP, expressed hope that the budget parameters were achieved. Reps Pategi, Pally Iriase and Kayode Oladele championed the APC position. Earlier, in his lead debate, House Leader Femi Gbajabiamila said that Sections 11 (3) of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2007, provides that the Medium Term Expenditure Framework shall be considered for approval with such modifications, if any as the National Assembly finds appropriate by a resolution of each house of the National Assembly.

Group petitions Adeosun over demurrage on donor drugs Bonny Amadi

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ganization under the aegis of the Country Coordinated Mechanism (CCM) Nigeria, comprising civil society, development partners, academia, MDAs and people living with HIV, TB and Malaria, have portioned the office of minister of finance, on the country’s increasing mortality rate, especially induced by failure to grant waivers to treatment tools,drugs given to Nigeria by foreign aid donors. At the group’s recently concluded annual retreat in Lagos, chaired by the Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole, members of CCSM called on the minister of finance to urgently consider the already requested waivers for the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) for HIV/AIDS Drugs and Commodities; Catholic Relief Services (CRS) for malaria commodities; and Society for Family Health (SFH) for HIV and Malaria commodities. In its post-meeting com-

Ï 30 donor drugs containers incurring demurrage of $9,450 each, per day Ï Increases 300,000 deaths by malaria per year or 830 death per day in Nigeria. munique explained that the “ honorable minister of finance is endangering the lives of Nigerians by her refusal to process import duty waiver for drugs and health commodities donated by the global fund for the treatment of Nigerians suffering from HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria.” Excerpts of the request read: “The Honourable Minister of Finance to please reconsider issue a new IDEC to FHI360 whom IDEC Issued in September 2017, was addressed to Honourable Minister of Health. The Power of Attorney for transfer of ownership from FMOH to FHI 360 process has commenced but might pose further challenges during shipment.” The group also called on the finance minister to create a dedicated Desk Officer for Health-related IDEC request for timely processing in the future, hinging it on the fact that about 60 per cent of the Global Fund

Grants are spent on health commodities which most of which are imported. “Only drugs for opportunistic infection which are manufactured in Nigeria are bought in Nigeria,” it added. The croup re-echoed that based on the inability to secure the donour drugs, danger has continued to loom for survival of Nigerians infected with HIV, TB and Malaria, adding that Since 13th November 2017, the arrived Long Lasting Insecticide Treated Nets (LLINs) shipment 30X40 feet containers started incurring Terminal Storage and demurrage charges at USD 9,450/day per container. “What a monumental loss to this country; and for each day it is delayed, poor women and children who sleep without nets got bitten by mosquitoes, get infected with malaria and some of the them die because they can’t afford the treatment cost for malaria,” CCSM said.

According to the group, the development remains unspeakable considering that malaria accounts for 60 per cent of outpatient visits to hospitals in Nigeria; and costs the poor Nigerians N300billion annually to treat themselves of malaria. Malaria, the group said is a risk for 97 per cent of Nigeria’s population, including those living in IDP camps and inside Aso Rock Villa. There are an estimated 100 million malaria cases with over 300,000 deaths per year or 830 death per day in Nigeria. Malaria contributes to an estimated 11% of maternal mortality. The Framework Agreement between Nigeria and The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, CCSM explained, was signed by Federal Ministry of Finance, adding that the agreement provides that the Federal Ministry of Finance, on behalf

of the Federal Government of Nigeria, will grant import duty exemption waivers to all the donated health and non-health commodities/equipment donated by the Global Fund, as part of its investment in the health of Nigerians. From 2002 till date, the Global Fund has committed $2bn in Nigeria saving lives from HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and strengthening Nigeria’s health system. It explained that , under previous administrations, the organizations serving as Principal Recipients of the Global Fund grants, which include government parastatals such as the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) and the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), have received approval for waivers from the Ministry as at when due. However, over the past two years, the delay experienced by some of the

Principal Recipients in obtaining the IDEC waivers have constituted series of bottlenecks to the smooth implementation of the grants activities, ranging from stock-out of drugs and health commodities at the health facilities, risk of expiry because the commodities are nearing their shelf life even while still at the sea ports waiting for clearance, Terminal Storage and Demurrages on donated drugs and commodities. The group regretted that a government, which allocates only 1 per cent of its budget to health (2018 Appropriation proposal), cannot grant simple waivers to drugs bought with other countries’ tax payers’ money for her people. It said,“Meanwhile, we hear of waivers granted to big business men with connections in high places just to maximize their profit at the expense of our common wealth. This is sheer wickedness of the highest order against the poor by the rich and mighty in the high places and this must stop!”

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Senate faults inter-agency rivalry between EFCC, DSS, NIA Continued from page 1 The federal lawmakers also describe the incident as embarrassing. Lamenting on the development, the Senate said what happened had indicated that no one is in charge in the government of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Senate, against this background, indicated its resolve to set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate the inter-agency crises. The upper chamber took the resolution after adopting a motion of urgent national importance raised under Order 42 of the Senate Standing Rule by Senator Dino Melaye (APC, Kogi West). Presenting the motion, Melaye said “Nigeria is em-

barrassed before the international community by the alleged denial of the EFCC operatives from arresting the former heads of DSS and NIA by their officers”. Against this background, the Senator urged the Senate to intervene to save Nigeria further embarrassment in view of the implication of crises between the EFCC and other security agencies to national security. Melaye added, “Our responsibility as a Senate is to ensure the respect for rule of law. The media have been awash with the embarrassing situation that happened on Tuesday. Melaye further said, “The EFCC went to the resident of the former DG of the

DSS, Mr. Ita Ekepyong, to effect arrest and the men of the DSS stopped the EFCC from arresting him. “The development created gridlock in the area as people living in there were either not allowed to gain entrance to their residents or to move out. “Same yesterday, the EFCC was stopped from arresting the former DG of NIA, Mr. Ayodele Oke, and the officers of the Nigeria Intelligence Agency stopped that arrest. “We will recall that the same DG, DSS, had written this Senate before now on the Acting Chairman of EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Magu. “We are not here to lay blame on anyone but to say that Nigeria has been embarrassed before the in-

ternational community for two sister agencies to be involved in fisticuffs”. Melaye, said since Nigeria was not a banana republic, it was incumbent on the Senate to ensure that laws and order are maintained by all so as to avoid threat to national security in the country. He stressed further,, “if two security agencies will engage in this shameful act, which involves threat to life, what will happen when two civilians are fighting “This matter should not be taken lightly as we cannot allow Nigeria to be ridiculed on a daily basis by those who are supposed to defend her integrity. “I call on the Senate to investigate this matter and ask the leadership to wade

L-R: President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki; Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, Dr. Mauzu Babangida Aliyu and former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Mamman Nasir, during a courtesy visit by the foundation to the President of the Senate in Abuja… on Wednesday.

into the situation immediately.’’ The Deputy Minority Whip, Senator Biodun Olujimi (PDP, Ekiti South), while contributing to the motion, described the development as unfortunate, stressing that the scenario had proved that nobody was in charge of anything in the country. She said, “This is the first time we are witnessing gross irresponsibility in government”. Olujimi, who described the face-off as a shameful act, said: “We never thought a day like this will come but we saw it coming. Right now, we have a situation where no one is in charge of anything”. “The truth is that you cannot go to the house of a security agent, a man who had kept the secret of this country and arrest him like a chicken. “Remember we rejected Magu, but he is still there. The senate is being defied; the Presidency has to be called to order. Somebody has to be in charge’’. But in what seemed like a swift response to the submission by Senator Olujimi, the Senate Leader, Senator Ahmad Lawan (APC, Yobe North) said President Muhammadu Buhari was in full control of the government. Lawan said “even when President Buhari travelled out for medical checkup, the vice president, who was the acting president then, was in charge of government”.

“In my opinion, could it be that the EFCC did not get the right document to effect arrest and if they did, our investigation will reveal’’. The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, urged the lawmakers to allow an adhoc committee probe the development to verify the cause of the problem, while not subjecting the development to mere assumptions. Saraki, however, indicated that an ad-hoc committee, which members are yet to be named would be set up to probe the incident and report to the Plenary in the next two weeks. But the acting chairman of the EFCC, Mr Ibrahim Magu, has said that the commission is determined to bring Ita Ekpeyong and Ayo Oke to justice. Speaking with the State House correspondents after President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated a committee to audit recovered loot, Magu said the law must take its course. He said the anti-graft agency had concrete evidence against Ita and Oke He said, “We are not discouraged at all. The law must take its course; nobody is above the law. “There must be reasons, strong reasons, before we go for arrest.” Asked if he was discouraged by the action of the DSS and NIA, Magu said, “Never! Never! I’m not discouraged but rather energised to do more. I am telling you, nobody is above the law.”

ment, it has become obvious that fundamental gaps still exist in ensuring that the recovered assets are accounted for, and managed in an accurate, transparent and logical manner. “It was in realization of this and due to our determination to ensure that in pursuing the anti-graft war, we do not create new room for dishonorable conduct by any individual or agency that I directed, earlier in the year, that all agencies should send in detailed reports of all their recovered assets as at March, 2017.” He said that the Committee is expected to judiciously undertake an audit of all recovery accounts established by government agencies from the date of

opening such accounts up to 10th April, 2017. However, the president did not give details of their functions adding that, “The details of the Committee’s functions are as set out in your Terms of Reference.” While congratulating them, he charged them to see their appointment as another opportunity for them to serve their country. The president therefore, urged the committee members to perform their duties diligently in the best interests of Nigeria. The Committee has been given a time frame of four weeks to finish this assignment and submit its report to the office of the president.

Looted funds: Buhari orders MDAs, banks, others to cooperate with audit c’ttee Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

ÏÏÏ President Muhamma-

du Buhari on Wednesday, ordered all relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), banks and companies to give full cooperation to the Audit Committee on the Recovery and Management of Stolen Asset in and outside Nigeria. Buhari said that the assignment of the committee is crucial not only to the harvesting of needed resources for the nation’s development, but also in setting out a fresh template of public accountability. Buhari gave the directives, while inaugurating the members of the com-

mittee at the Aso Rock Chamber in Abuja. He said that the decision to inaugurate the committee is therefore the next step in ensuring that all returns filed by the various agencies are accurate and consistent with actual recoveries made. The president emphasized that, “Where it becomes necessary, the Committee will, of course, rely on existing laws to compel the production of information; and will also have the benefit of necessary interventions by the AttorneyGeneral of the Federation and Minister of Justice in obtaining such information through legal processes, where so required.” He reminded members

of the committee that his administration, since its inception, had resolved to pursue a strong and effective anti-corruption regime, and in view of the multiple cases of mis-managed and misappropriated national assets identified by this administration upon our assumption of office, the Federal Government embarked on tracing and recovering all such stolen assets within and outside Nigeria, using all legal and diplomatic resources at its disposal. The president said that the “gains of our initiatives over the past two and a half years have been very obvious to all Nigerians”, stating: “This is clear from the level of investigation, prosecution and forfeitures

involving both public and private sectors’ officials in the country. “The message has therefore been passed loud and clear that never again as a nation are we going to allow the wanton diversion and embezzlement of public funds to private pockets.” Buhari also disclosed that recovered assets are progressively being returned to designated accounts by the anti-graft agencies and other agencies of Government involved with the process. He said,”In the course of implementing this exercise; and given the number of agencies who are concurrently pursuing specialized initiatives and making recoveries for the govern-

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Buhari prefers due process, not automatic ticket in 2019, says Bola Tinubu ‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure.

ÏÏÏ National leader of the

ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that the party was not contemplating issuing an automatic ticket for President Muhammadu Buhari ahead of the 2019 Presidential election. He said the party would rather follow the rule and regulations guiding its constitution in choosing the candidate ahead of the general elections. Tinubu spoke on Wednesday during a private visit to Pa Reuben Fasoranti, the

foremost National leader of the Pan Yoruba sociopolitical group, Afenifere, in Akure, the Ondo State capital. He was accompanied on the visit by Chief Bisi Akande, the erstwhile Interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The APC national leader was received by the Ondo State governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu and his Deputy, Agboola Ajayi at the tarmac of the Akure local Airport. According to Tinubu the opinion of an individual will not hold water in choosing the party’s flag bearer ahead of the 2019

general elections He stressed that the ruling party was yet to issue automatic ticket to anyone ahead of the 2019 presidential election. The APC National leader was reacting to words credited to the governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, who said “there is no other alternative to President Buhari in 2019”. Governor Okorocha spoke while addressing leaders of the Democratic Youths Congress for Buhari 2019 who paid him a courtesy visit on Tuesday. According to Tinubu, the National Executive Council (NEC) of the APC can unan-

imously decides to have a consensus candidate. “No governor can appropriate the power of endorsement to himself, because President Muhammadu Buhari himself believes in due process and rule of law. “President Buhari that I know will want a normal process, and who says that he will lose at any of the party’s convention. “But, if the National body (NEC) and all of us as members endorsed him as our single candidate, we will not be violating any rules and regulations of the INEC.” The APC National leader explained that if President

Buhari’s ambition is to seek a second term in office, it will not affect any other aspirants seeking to fly the party’s flag and ticket ahead of 2019. “We would follow all the constitutional provision and an individual opinion does not matter at this stage. “So, what you are hearing is a campaign, the President (Buhari) has not excluded nor affected the ambition of anybody. “Don’t forget that we wanted him (Buhari) before the last convention and primaries of the party. “Rotimi Akeredolu is here standing with me, he was not the governor then. He (Akeredolu) was one of the leading delegates that voted properly and Muhammadu Buhari was a clear winner,” he said. Tinubu later described Pa Fasoranti as one of the great leaders who has made his track record and contributed to the Yoruba race. He noted that he decided to pay a visit as a mark of respect and to seek some advice and prayers from

the Afenifere foremost national leader. “His (Fasoranti) intellectual is still very intact, and I am here to seek his advise and understanding with prayers,” he said. Reacting, Pa Fasoranti said the visit of Tinubu has shown that the leaders of the Yoruba race can now work together. He explained that in the past the leaders were working in different directions, adding that it is high time the region has a clear policy. “This is a right direction, I think we can now move forward and work together by charting a new course and have a clear cut policy in our groups. “Ahead of the 2019, we have not formed any political party yet to fight a common cause, but I am optimistic that before then there shall be clear understanding.” Among those in attendance during the private visit were the foremost Afenifere leaders, Chief Olu Falae, Sehinde Arogbofa, Chief Femi Aluko among others.

Obiano receives Certificate of Return from INEC Continued from page 1

L-R: Eze-Elect for Avu Autonomous Community, Crown Prince Mike Okere; Director of Architectural Services, Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, Arthur Abara; Minister of State for Power, Works and Housing, Mustapha Shehuri; Traditional Prime Minister of Avu Community, Maj.-Gen. Rowland Ogbonna (rtd) and representative of the contractors, Francis Ogugua, during the Minister’s visit to National Housing Project site, at Avu Community in Owerri, Imo State…on Wednesday.

Nigeria very close to self sufficiency in rice production – FG Tom Okpe, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The Minister of

Information and Culture Alhaji Lai mohammed has said Nigeria, under President Muhammadu Buhari, is closer to self sufficiency in rice Production. He said this will ensure total eradication of poverty and diversification of the economy from oil to other sector, especially agriculture. The minister also said the growing achievements of the administration, especially in the three key areas that form the government’s key policy of fighting corruption, insecurity and revamping the economy have been fulfilled. Mohammed, at a press conference on Wednesday, in Abuja, said: “The Muhammadu Buhari administration is inching closer to selfsufficiency in rice production. In recent times, and at different fora, we

have been highlighting the growing achievements of this administration, especially in the three key areas that form the plank of its policy: Fight against security, tackling corruption and revamping the economy. This, we have done with facts and figures, to the chagrin of those who have mischievously sought to downplay the Administration’s achievements, for reasons best known to them.” He said,“Today, in continuation of these efforts, we are happy to tell Nigerians of a giant stride made by the administration in the agriculture sector, specifically rice production: Nigeria is inching closer to achieving selfsufficiency in rice, due to the success recorded by the administration in the local production of rice.” The minister said that the Thailand Rice Exporters’ Association revealed

that within a period of two years, Nigeria’s rice importation dropped drastically. “In fact, the Thailand Rice Exporters’ Association has recently revealed that within a spate of just two years, from September 2015 to September 2017, Nigeria’s rice importation dropped from 644,131 metric tonnes to just about 21,000 Metric tonnes,” explaining that; “As a result of this administration’s success in local production, some investors from Thailand have shown interest in establishing rice milling plants in Nigeria, and this is sure to further boost rice production in the country. Few years ago, this would not have been possible since Nigeria was not considered a top rice producing country. Today, Nigeria is one of the largest producers of rice.” He said the improvement in rice production across the

country did not happen by accident, adding: “It is largely due to the Anchor Borrowers’ Program initiated by President Buhari, which supports farmers through inputs distribution and loans to boost rice production. “The increased rice production has, in turn, led to the establishment of rice mills, including the 120,000MT WACOT Mill in Kebbi and the 1,000, 000 MT Dangote Rice Mill, which means, Nigeria is very close to achieving self-sufficiency in rice as I said earlier.

not an end, but a means to an end. The end is the development of the state and welfare of the people. “It is a responsibility and not an award. A responsibility to take care of the people, who voted for you, which will define how people will vote the party again in the next election.’’ Orji, who expressed happiness over the credibility of the election, explained that the power of vote had been restored in the electoral system. He said, “The value of vote is the constitutional responsibility of the people. Electorate should shun selling of their votes and always vote according to their conscience and by so doing, the value of vote will be restored.’’ He expressed gratitude to God because some individuals, who came to the state to witness chaotic election, were left disappointed.

Orji commended the people of the state, the security and other agencies for maintaining decorum in accordance with constitutional provision. In response, Governor Obiano said he was happy at receiving the certificate to run the affairs of the state for another four years. Obiano, then, offered gratitude to God for granting him victory. He praised President Muhammad Buhari for keeping to his promise of ensuring free and fair election in the state. The governor applauded INEC for conducting a transparent election in the state and the security agencies for their positive roles during the poll. Obiano pledged to continue to work toward offering good governance to the citizens. He urged those who contested with him to join hands in transforming Anambra State.

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EFCC vs. Nganjiwa: Judge withdraws from suit over allegation of bias Peter Fowoyo

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tice Hyeladzira Ajiya Nganjiwa, wrote to the Lagos Chief Judge, Justice Opeyemi Oke, that his case file be transferred to another judge, the judge handling the matter, on Wednesday withdrew from the matter. Justice Nganjiwa was on June 23 arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before Justice Adedayo Akintoye over an alleged $260, 000 fraud. He was also alleged to have corruptly enriched himself to the tune of N8.6 million. But, announcing her withdrawal from the case yesterday, Justice Akintoye, directed that the case file be returned to the CJ, for reassignment to another judge. Justice Nganjiwa currently serving at the Bayelsa Division of the Federal High Court had earlier through his lawyer, Chief Robert Clarke SAN, petitioned the CJ seeking transfer of the case, alleging bias on part of the trial judge. According to him, the counts contained in the charge filed by the EFCC against a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Rickey

Tarfa, who is also standing trial before Justice Akintoye, are similar to his own and as such fair trial is likely to be tainted. In the letter dated November 10, 2017, Clarke said, “the trial judge is presiding over the charge number LD/2544/16, FRN v Rickey Mustapha Tarfa and the counts, facts of the charge against my client are substantially similar to the counts/facts of the charge against Ricky Mustapha Tarfa. “In essence, my Lord, I am of the view that opinion formed by the learned trial judge as regards charge LD/2544/16 will invariably lead to same opinion in the information against my client. “My Lord, as it stands, fair trial in the eye of a reasonable man is likely to be tainted as there is likelihood of bias”. Addressing the court on the petition, the silk said he is left with no option than to write it as his client is not sure of getting justice in the matter. He added that aside the petition, he had equally filed an application before the court seeking a dismissal of the charge which he said constitute double jeopardy against his client.

Kano Govt inaugurates committee to review Criminal Procedure Code

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Kano State Government on Wednesday inaugurated a 16-member committee to review the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC). Speaking shortly after inaugurating the committee, the state Commissioner of Justice, Alhaji Ibrahim Mukhtar, said that amending the Code would be a lasting panacea for de-congesting prisons in the state. Mukhtar also said the review had become necessary considering the need for expunging some parts of the Code found to be outdated compared to the Criminal Justice Administration Act. “It will not be easy to wash away all the laws that have been existing for decades in the name of effecting amendment of the Criminal Procedure Code,” he said. According to him, discarding existing laws could only be feasible if they were found to be moribund and impracticable under the prevailing circumstances in the state. He said the committee had been mandated to scrutinise the legal ex-

pediency of the Criminal Procedure Code in comparison with the Criminal Justice Administration Act and arrive at a point of determining which was superior in the present circumstances. “The objective of effecting the amendment is to come up with new innovations to suit the realities on ground.

L-R: Chairman of the Group of Experts, Mr. Karel Holfman, (Belgium); Economic Affairs Officer, Sustainable Transport Division, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, Mr. Robert Nowak; Zonal Commanding Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Zone RS4, Jos, Jonas Agu; Corps Marshal, FRSC, Boboye Oyeyemi; Delegate from Slovakia, Lubomir Durina, during the 13th session of United Nations Group of Experts on Road Signs and Signals in Geneva… on Wednesday.

Persons with disabilities shut down NDDC headquarters Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

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100 persons living with disability paralysed activities at the headquarters of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, on Aba Road Port Harcourt on Wednesday, locking out staff and blocking the highway. The physically challenged persons came under the auspices of the National Association of Persons with Disability, Bayelsa State Chapter, and literally camped at the gate of the NDDC from Tuesday to Wednesday afternoon. The protesters not only paralyzed business activities at the commission as workers and visitors were prevented from accessing the offices in the Commis-

sion’s headquarters, they also disrupted vehicular traffic on both sides of the very busy Aba Road for several hours. Members of the various groups involved in the protest came with 14 buses from Bayelsa State in their wheel chairs and crutches, waving placards with different inscriptions. One of the messages read: “We want skill acquisition training for physically challenged people.” Other placards and banners indicated that the physically challenged persons were protesting neglect and abandonment by the NDDC. The barricade of Aba Road resulted in a serious traffic gridlock that hurt Port Harcourt residents and those doing business

in the state capital. Many vehicles had to divert to other routes while passengers had to resort to trekking for long distances. The President of the group, Mr. Emotonye Azikiwe, said they were at the commission’s head office to demand the sum of N3million promised them during a recent courtesy visit of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities to the NDDC Managing Director, Mr. Nsima Ekere. Azikiwe complained that some of them came from different states in the Niger Delta, and therefore, needed to be assisted with some money for transport to return to their various destinations. In an interview with Daily Times at the NDDC

gate,yesterday, the Chairman of the Niger Delta Great Minds Foundation of People with Deformities, NDGMFPD, Bayelsa State Chapter, Mr Duoduo Binaebi, said that they were not part of the three groups, which the commission agreed to give N3million, during a joint visit. Binaebi demanded that NDDC pay the groups N7million to enable them celebrate December 3, set aside by the United Nations as World Day for People with Disability. He said the Commission should provide support for people living with disabilities in the region, adding that apart from the N7million, they also needed wheelchairs and other mobility aids to enable them fend for themselves.

NGO, others donate N50m medical equipment to Enugu Govt Moses Oyediran, Enugu

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ernment on Wednesday took delivery of various specialised medical equipment worth over N50m donated by Soroptimist International of Enugu Coal City, in collaboration with indigenes of the state in the diaspora and a number of foreign-based humanitarian agencies. While pledging to make the gesture a continuous one, the organization’s president, Mrs. Rose Ezenwa, said they are committed to helping the society’s poor and vulnerable access quality medical care. She commended Gov-

ernor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s remarkable strides in enthroning an impactful governance, especially in the health sector, and assured him that they will continue to attract donor agencies from across the world to Enugu State. “Our great club is made up of professional ladies in service to humanity. It is an international club with membership and affiliations all over the world,” she said while presenting the items which comprised ultrasound machine, cardiac stress machine, X-ray machines, laboratory incubator, ventilators for assisted life support for both adults and babies, and many other

vital medical equipment. Governor Ugwuanyi, who personally took delivery of items during the formal presentation held at the Government House, Enugu, commended the group and all those who contributed to the efforts that culminated in the donation. On his part, the state’s commissioner for health, Dr. Fintan Ekochin, who actually explained details of the functions of the specialized equipment during the brief ceremony also clarified that Governor Ugwuanyi had also assisted the donors during the process of procurement, saying that “by virtue of the

size and weight of these materials, they asked for support and our amiable governor was able to support them with the cost of shipping and clearing and that is how they came before us here today”. The Health Commissioner further stated that the equipment would be distributed to health facilities based on peculiar needs and availability of appropriate manpower to man them to avoid under utilisation. “The equipment are highly specialised. They will be going to our teaching hospitals. The rest will go to our district hospitals provided we are able to secure agree-

ment with specialists who will utilize them”, he said. Soroptimist International Enugu Coal City had in July 2016 collaborated with the Original Exclusive Ladies of Enugu State in the United States and the Comforter of the Afflicted Foundation to carry out free medical programmes in seven local government areas in the state. The club president thanked Mrs. Olangwa Ezekwu, special adviser to the Enugu State governor on diaspora affairs, for “working tirelessly” to ensure the smooth implementation of both projects.

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday night commissioned, a US$15 syringe and needle production plant, HMA Medical Limited in Ilorin with an installed capacity to produce 200 million syringes and 350 needles annually. The plant which is a wholly indigenous –owned venture with partnership with a Sino-German according to its chairman, Board of Directors, Hon Ayodele Shittu currently provides employment for 120 people and will also provide indirect jobs for about 600 people. Vice president who had earlier commissioned the International Vocational Centre, Ajase–Ipo, and officially launched the government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) MarketMoni, condemned importation of skilled manpower into the country. He said the federal government would continue to create an enabling environment for indigenous industries and manufactures to

thrive and creates jobs even as he commended the floating of the plant. In his address, Chairman ,HMA board Directors, said the company intends to expand the plant production capacity from the current 200 syringes and 350millions per annum to 500 and 700 million respectively in the next three years. ‘‘We are also expanding into construction of a state of the art intravenous infusion plant ,which we project to commission in the next 24 months .HMA Medical Limited will at the end of this expansion provide more than 1000 jobs to our teeming youths’’, he said Shittu said the finished products from the plant would also be exported to ECOWAS and African Union (AU) .countries, which he said would save and earn Nigeria scarce forex’’ He however lamented the high tariffs being charged manufactures on imported raw materials and machines into the country, advocating for 5 % cumulative on the importation of raw material and 0 % duty for importation of plant and machinery.

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Suswam’s trial: Prosecution lawyer declares witness hostile over N3.1bn fraud Andrew Orolua, Abuja.

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Ahmed R. Mohammad of the Federal High Court in Maitama Abuja on Wednesday fixed December 11, 2017 to decide whether or not a prosecution witness that was declared hostile by the prosecution counsel Rotimi Jacobs (SAN) can be cross examined to clarify his own contradictory evidence. The witness, Abubakar Umar the owner of Fanffash Resources, one of the companies that allegedly converted the dollars equivalent of the sum of N3.1bn for former Governor Gabriel Suswam and his commissioner of Finance Okolobia Omodachi gave an evidence that contradicted his earlier statement .

At the resumed trial on Wednesday the prosecution counsel Rotimi Jacob (SAN) told the court he has an application before the hearing can proceed further. The counsel said that the Pw4 one Abubakar Umar has testified on two previous sittings and gave evidence that after the money was transferred to his account he converted the dollars to N3.1bn and took the money to Government house in Makurdi and gave it to government officials. Jacobs said that the witness evidence on oath contradicted the statement the witness wrote at EFCC office which has been front loaded to the defence counsel. According to the counsel what the witness stated in

the voluntary statement was that after the money was transferred to his account he converted the dollars to N3.1bn and took the money to Suswam house in Maitama Abuja and gave it to Suswam. Jacobs (SAN) said that the prosecution is enjoin by law not to take any further step until he cross- examine the witness to find out the reasons for departing from his extra Judicial statement. My lord I apply to cross examine this witness who claimed in one breath :”That he went to the 1st defendant house in Maitama Abuja and gave the money to him. And he came to the witness box on oath and claimed that he took the dollars to Benue Govt house Makurdi and de-

livered the money to government official.” The defense counsel , Joseph Daudu (SAN) said he did not intend to further delay proceeding . He however observed that the prosecution ought to put his application in writing for fairness so that he did not take us by surprise. Daudu said that the defence is ready to wave a written response. He urged the court to consider two issues before granting the application: That the law does not permit the prosecution to cross examine the witness but only allow him to contradict the witness whose evidences he prosecution claimed is contradictory. Mr. Anuga Onoja the counsel to Omodachi adopted the submission of Daudu.

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104 persons suffering from eye cataract have benefitted from surgical operations carried out by the Africa Eye Laser Centre in Benin-City in collaboration with Sight Foundation, New Delhi, India. This partnership was also supported by St. Jude Eye Clinic Missions Corporation, United States of America in commemoration of the World Sight Day. Chief Executive/Medical Director of the Center, Dr. Stanley Godwin Okoye who addressed newsmen in Benin, said with the World Sight Day theme that showcased the continuous effort to defeat avoidable blindness, the management of the center decided to mark the occasion by utilizing the opportunity to organize a surgery camp targeted at providing the community with low cost laser cataract surgery with a view to bring cutting edge surgery to the common man in the streets. According to him, no fewer than 600 persons with eye cataracts have benefitted from our services since the centre started operations five years ago while proceed from the operations was plough back to ensure that those who could not afford the cost of the surgery benefitted with 10 people so far operated on freely. The United States of America

based Consultant Ophthalmologist said of the advantages of the surgery in the state was to circumvent the medical tourism. “ We decided to perform the laser cataract surgeries here in Benin to enable those who cannot afford the cost of the operation. “We have had over 100 percent success in the operations. The surgery we perform here is to remove the clean window that prevent people from seeing. The cost of the operations ranges from N150,000 for an operation that will cost over N750, 000 elsewhere. “We want to eliminate medical tourism by Nigerians which is draining our scarce resources and economy”. Dr Okoye however called on the citizens to take advantage of the offer to have their eyes examined and operated upon at a very low cost without necessarily travelling to India or other foreign countries. Some of the beneficiaries of the cataract surgeries, Chief Isaac Oghafua,the Oyoba of Benin Kingdom, Elder Samuel Eboigbe, a veteran journalist, Barr. Peter Inegbedion, a lawyer and Engr. Jonathan Omoregbe others commended the management of Africa Eye Laser Center for the good they have done. .

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Federal Government has disclosed that it has lost $9 billion to the export of proceeds of illegal mining activities in two years, specifically between 2014 and 2015. It also said that it has approved N987 million for the purchase of 50 Toyota Hillux vehicles at the cost of over N19m each for deployment curbing illegal mining through patrol in 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The Minister of Mines and Steel Development,Dr. Kayode Fayemi, made the disclosure on Wednesday, at the end of the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held in the conference room of the Office of the First

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of 8.97 per cent in the contribution of agriculture and industry to Gross Domestic Product(GDP) growth in the third quarter of 2017 as released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday, came from mining and quarrying activities. The minister added that the council also approved the constitution of Special Mining Surveillance Task Force with the mandate to monitor and curb illegal mining activities across the country. He also disclosed that the taskforce would comprise security personnel deployed from all security agencies, including the Nigeria Police, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),

Department of State Services (DSS), National Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the office of National Security Adviser. Further disclosing that the police had established Mines Police to support the initiative, Fayemi said consequently, a mines’ police commissioner had been appointed by the Nigeria Police and similar office has also been created in the NSCDC. He also said once illegal mining is put under control, there would be a significant contribution from the sector to the country’s GDP, as well as increase in government royalty and job creation for the teeming populace.

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Obiano’s victory, sign that God has triumphed over political scheming –Asuzu “The victory of Willie Obiano (Akpokuodike) at the polls is significant. It symbolises the triumph of the supernatural over political scheming and ranting of people who don’t have the interest of Anambra land and people at heart.” This was the way Dr. Ramas Okoye Asuzu chose to commence his reaction to Saturday’s victory of the governor of Anambra State; Chief Willie Obiano shortly after his victory was announced. Speaking with The Daily Times on telephone from his home in Anaocha Local Government Area of the state, the traditional father said that the God of heaven has vindicated him. “I made bold to tell Anambrarians that God will come to judgement in Saturday’s election. I swore on the Ofo Igbo against all opposition that my decreed victory for Obiano cannot be thwarted. “I, the authentic oracle spoke through the Ofo (the Igbo sacrament of truth, equity and good judgement) and the rain that followed the election was a confirmation of my heavenly decree.” Ramas was full of praise to the Almighty God for the peaceful election “because before the election, we had so many threats from IPOB, money bags like Emeka Ofor, Arthur Eze, Peter Obi and many others who threatened that they will unseat our incumbent governor whether Anambra people liked it or not. Then we all came out and declared that this will never happen. The oracle had declared that “APGA bu nkeanyi” (APGA is our own). If we lose APGA in Igbo land, if we allow personal interests to vote out APGA, Igbo people will have no value anymore.” Ramas takes credit for destroying all the plans and mischievous plots of all opposing parties. “When I saw what was building up and Obiano had no idea what was coming for his government, I rose up as Aka Jiofo of Igboland and dislodged them. That was why all the plans of the opposition fell flat and it looked as if they had not done anything in the beginning.” Ramas who printed posters and banners and went on statewide campaign for APGA in the days concluding the election said, “I saw what the opposition parties were doing, working underground, moving cash and giving credit cards and smart phones to poor people in rural areas to buy votes and I took the bull by the horn. “Clearly they aimed to intimidate Obiano’s government because they had so much money to push everywhere, but God prevailed because politics in Abambra is no longer politics of money bags.

Dr. Ramas Okoye Asuzu Amb.P., renowned traditionalist and universal thinker, is also a political commentator. The Akajiofo Onundigbo gburugburu of Anambra State in this telephone interview with The Daily Times’ GBUBEMI GOD’S COVENANT SNR, speaks on Saturday governorship election in Anambra State and the implication of Chief Willie Obiano’s victory to the people of the state.

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Speaking on the President’s visit to the state, Dr. Ramas who had predicted back in 2003 that four parties will merge to overtake the PDP and proclaim that Muhammadu Buhari was the man that God was sending to deliver this nation, had this to say: “When news that Mr. President was coming to Abambra on the heels of the election came, there was fear everywhere that APC will rig the election, but I reminded my people that Muhammadu Buhari is the man that God had sent to discipline Nigeria and save the country. I told them that our President is a man of discipline; he has come to Anambra State to fulfill his party obligation and not to influence or manipulate the election, because he (Buhari) said the election in Anambra State will be fair and credible. I assured them that Buhari will not interfere in the election in Anambra,

As it is now, APGA is only on the lips of the leaders, they don’t even know the deep spiritual content of this great party. I will show Obiano the spiritual roadmap to the greatness and future of Anambra State if he embraces my good intent to make his second term one of lasting legacy in the state, even beyond his government. After the tenure of Obiano, I intend to hang a flag in Nnewi for the South South and I know the best candidate among Andy and Ifeanyi Ubah to move Anambra forward.

and he didn’t disappoint us.” On the influence and political future of Emeka Ojukwu Jnr The Prophet who was livid with the first son of late warlord, Dim Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Emeka Ojukwu Jnr, declared him a prodigal son. “We remember Peter Obi as the man who brought Ojukwu, down with partial stroke, to Onitsha and pleaded with Anambra people to honour his last request by voting Peter Obi in for a second term in office - and the people honoured the words of a dying man. “That same Peter Obi later was to burn Ojukwu’s images publicly. Now for Ojukwu’s own son to come out openly to try to destroy his late father’s foundation and declared for the APC is a taboo to the whole of Igbo land and nation. “He must undergo thorough cleansing there in Nnewi before he can be free of that abomination. If he fails to do so, the spirit of his father will follow him everywhere to torment him,” he said. The prophet recalled that it was the same thing they did when late Ojukwu’s corpse was yet in the mortuary: “He went to take chieftaincy title from Eze Nofia; even Eze Nri, was giving people chieftaincy title and celebrating while

Ojukwu’s corpse lay in the mortuary. That was an affront to Igbo tradition and a taboo which was condemned by all Igbos worldwide.” His Prophetic vision of Anambra State beyond Obiano The highly revered Prophet who declared his divine mandate in the government of Obiano, to guide and guard against derailment of APGA and this government said he sees a rising mountain in the ruling APGA in the very near future. “I aim to hold the spiritual balance and restructure APGA if the BoT will not contend with my great spiritual mission. I will make it to become an all encompassing Igbo party. As it is now, APGA is only on the lips of the leaders, they don’t even know the deep spiritual content of this great party. “I will show Obiano the spiritual roadmap to the greatness and future of Anambra State if he embraces my good intent to make his second term one of lasting legacy in the state, even beyond his government. After the tenure of Obiano, I intend to hang a flag in Nnewi for the South South and I know the best candidate among Andy and Ifeanyi Ubah to move Anambra forward. What is the likelihood that Obiano will accept his proposal? “I am a Prophet and a dream child and my dreams come true. My oracle, Isinmili nani, woke me up and said, APGA is going to win. I made posters and flyers and went to the television and radio stations and proclaimed, The oracle says, “APGA bu Nkeany”. I am dreaming that Obiano will not reject my proposed inclusion in his government and as a BoT of APGA, so that I can turn things around and remove those working against the interests of the party and Anambra course.” “It would be recalled that before Obiano became governor in the first place, I went to Ekwueme Square with all the stakeholders in the Igbo polity and declared that we must accept Obiano as governor instead of risking somebody we don’t know and somebody we don’t trust their pedigree. “After he became governor, Obiano did not remember me and did not acknowledge my spiritual and physical input into making him a governor. “I ignored them for many years, but when I saw the great plot of the opposition parties this time around, I forgave Obiano and because of my love for the future of Anambra State, I rose again to intervene and ensured his re-election was not thwarted. “If they fail to recognise my spiritual input and all the millions of personal money I have spent this time around to ensure stability and continuity for Obiano’s second term, that would be unwise and could lead to disaster; but I am a father over my people and I want the best for my people, so Obiano and his government should take heed and make a wise choice by accepting and embracing my proposed inclusion.”

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Ogundipe remains authentic chairman of South West PDP, says Bode George Iniobong Iwok Former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George has said that only the South West leadership of the (PDP) led by Chief Makanjuola Ogundipe remain the authentic and legally recognised PDP leadership in the region and any attempt to sideline his group would nullify the forthcoming December 9 national convention of the party. George who is one of the aspirants gunning for the chairmanship of the PDP in the coming national convention holding in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) stated this while briefing the media after a closed door meeting with Ogundipe and his executive at his office on Lugard Avenue Ikoyi, Lagos. Also speaking at the briefing, Ogundipe, who was accompanied by members of his executive, including Otunba Femi Carrena, admitted that the PDP in the South West had been in a state of flux, while citing the parallel meetings held last week in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, by his group and another one led by Eddy Olafeso, which he said made Chief George, Alhaji Tajudeen Oladipo and other concerned notable leaders to decide to wade in, said the counsel became imperative in order to avoid a situation where the zone would populate the coming national convention with mere crowd instead of delegates.

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He, however, expressed delight that Chief George, upon hearing from both parties to the dispute and seeing all the relevant documents that were presented at Monday meeting, among others had since realised that the Olafeso group was fighting a needless and loss battle, even as he disclosed that George and other leaders had resolved to alert the PDP national leadership of the potential landmine that this could be if not properly and carefully handled. Ogundipe maintained that the party he led in the zone was the only legally sanc-

tioned zonal executive that could participate in the forthcoming national convention and lead delegates from the South West to the event. “In order not to take any step(s) that will contaminate the December 9 National Convention and render it a nullity, Chief George and other notable leaders of our party in the zone have resolved to alert the national leadership of our party to the potential landmine that this could be if not properly and carefully handled. “Consequently, all our leaders have resolved to obey the rule of law and work within the ambits of the law. Soonest, an all-encompassing meeting of notable stakeholders inclusive of all the aspirants in the forthcoming convention shall be held to decide a united Yoruba position ahead of the National Convention. “We also wish to reiterate that contrary to the erroneous impression being created by some opportunists, there is no part of the Supreme Court judgement on the national leadership tussle of our party that gives anyone the right to recognise a nullified zonal exco. It is like trying to wake up a dead man,” Ogundipe said. The meeting was attended by the former Minister of Transport, Chief Ebenezer Babatope; former chairmen of Lagos chapter of PDP, Hon. Moshood Salvador and Captain Tunji Shelle, among others.

Ishaku counsels PDP national chairmanship aspirants against rancour Taraba State governor, Mr Darius Ishaku, has advised aspirants for national chairmanship seat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Dec. 9 convention against rancour in the pursuit of their ambition. Ishaku, represented by his deputy, Mr Haruna Manu, gave the advice when he received one of the aspirants, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, in Government House, Jalingo. He said that PDP had done well for all the contestants, and it was time for them to reciprocate by ensuring that the party had peaceful and successful convention. “It is not time for political hunting; it is not time for rancour. We expect to see rancour-free national convention. “Our wish could have been to have a consensus candidate at the convention, but we are democrats. “We know that all of you that are vying for the position are competent and capable. You have contributed immensely to the development of the party. “When I see that you went to another aspirant to commission his office, I know you are a true democrat. “We hope that whoever emerges as the leader of our great party, the rest will embrace him so that we can all work for the unity of the party and its victory,’’ he said. The governor said that the state would take the December convention with all seriousness because it had no party other than the PDP. “In Taraba, I can assure you that this convention, we will take it as if we are going into our elections. This is because we know that the success of the convention will go a

long way in determining what will happen in 2019, especially in Taraba.’’ He said the state was not just one of the two in the North where PDP had governors, but had remained the only Northern state where the party had been in power since 1999. Ishaku prayed for the success of Dokpesi in his ambition to lead PDP. Earlier, Dokpesi had said that to confront the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 general elections, PDP needed the media and a knowledgeable chairman. “The most powerful tool which we have to launch to sustain is the war of conscience and the war of knowledge. “We need tool to be able to do so, and that tool is the media. That is the tool which we must have because when you are going to war you must have something in your hand. You have that in me and that I have always provided for the PDP,’’ Dokpesi said. He said the encouragement the party could give him would be to support his ambition to lead it into the 2019 general elections. Addressing the Executive Committee members of the party in the state and national delegates to the convention, Dokpesi said PDP must regain power in 2019 because of current yearnings and suffering of Nigerians. He appealed to PDP leaders at the states and federal levels who felt offended to embrace forgiveness. Dokpesi, however, said that he was committed to his pledge to support whoever emerged, adding, “but give me the opportunity to be the person.’’ Responding, Chairman of the party in the

ISHAKU state, Mr Victor Bala, expressed his wish to see the aspirants come up with a consensus candidate before the December convention. Bala, who described Dokpesi as a quality and capable candidate to lead PDP, prayed for his success. (NAN)

Agbaje mourns Ekwueme, says Nigeria lost a principled, honest politician

AGBAJE Frontline national chairmanship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Jimi Agbaje, has mourned the passage of Nigeria’s Second Republic Vice President, Dr Alex Ifeanyinchukwu Ekwueme GCON, saying, the country had lost a most dignified, erudite, principled and honest politician. Agbaje, in a statement issued in Lagos by his Director of Media and Publicity, Felix Oboagwina, described Ekwueme’s death as a shocking and a personal loss. “My party, PDP, has lost a selfless and quintessential founding father at a time we most needed his usually wise and defining counsel,” Agbaje said. Recalling their last meeting in October, Agbaje said that Chief Ekwueme had looked the picture of health, when they exchanged pleasantries at this year’s Ikenga Awards where the former PDP Governorship Candidate for Lagos State received the Aka Ikenga Award for Excellence, the first Igbo non-indigene outside the South-East and South-South to receive the prestigious Igbo award. “His Excellency was looking so alive and healthy that it comes to me as a personal shock and a personal loss to hear so suddenly of his death,” he said. Commiserating with the deceased’s brother and the paramount ruler of Oko, Igwe (Professor) Laz Ekwueme, and the entire family, Agbaje prayed that God would grant them the grace to uphold the great name he left behind and the lofty principles he stood for. Agbaje described Ekwueme as the gentleman of Nigerian politics and a quintessential professional Architect who became a strong voice for democracy. According to him, Ekwueme had shown matchless courage by joining other eminent Nigerians to form the G-34 at a time when General Sani Abacha’s brand of military dictatorship made it extremely dangerous to identify with democratic principles. “He will be remembered as a completely detribalised Nigerian who was an unapologetic advocate for justice and equity,” Agbaje said.

ADP wants INEC to take over conduct of LG elections The Action Democratic Party (ADP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to take over the conduct of local government elections across states of the federation. The National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Yabaji Sani, made the call at a news conference in Abuja, noting that the takeover became critical to checkmate alleged electoral fraud by state governors. “INEC should take over the conduct of local government election because it

has shown that we have learnt nothing. “The state governors who are the custodians of the law, cannot guarantee peaceful election,” he said. Sani while speaking on the outcome of the recent local government election in Kwara, alleged that the exercise was marred with electoral irregularities. He particularly blamed political godfathers in the state for the development, saying that it was unfortunate that they could not prevail on their supporters to ensure peace during the election.(NAN)

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Wake up call to tanker, truck owners

ecent warning by the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) that tanker and truck owners would now be prosecuted alongside their drivers involved in accidents, as a result of reckless driving is very timely. The number of lives wasted on daily basis by the recklessness of tanker and truck drivers is very alarming. There is no day that passes without records of a truck or tanker crushing a pedestrian, a commercial motorcyclist rider with his passenger or badging on cars killing all the occupants. Most worrisome is the speed that these tankers and trailers apply even when they are carrying petrol or unlatched containers. These trucks adopt these speed even within the city where they are supposed to maintain some decency. On the other hand, what happens on the express road defy the calculations of highway safety regulators. These days, motorists are now afraid to use the Lagos Ibadan expressway because of the recklessness of tanker and truck drivers. No day passes without tens of people being burnt on that road. On a particular day in May about 26 people got burnt in a single collision on that road due to vehicular accident. Recently thousands of worshippers returning from Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) miraculously escaped being burnt to death along the expressway following a major auto crash barely 48 hours after 10 trucks exploded on the same road. The accident involved 15 articulated vehicles, a luxury bus, five mini buses and two pick up vans, which were burnt to ashes, while trucks loaded with frozen fish, poultry feed, bags of rice, exotic drinks and other valuables worth millions of naira were destroyed by the billowing fire which broke out after the accident. FRSC Zonal Commander for Lagos and Ogun states, Ademola Lawal, said a tractor travelling from Lagos to Ibadan punctured a tanker carrying petroleum product while trying to overtake it at about 2.18 a.m. Lawal said that petrol gushed out of the 33,000 litres tanker and spread all over the highway, resulting in an explo-

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sion. After hearing the explosion, some motorists quickly abandoned their vehicles and ran for their dear lives. For the umpteenth time, the recurring carnages on our road caused by the vicious activities of reckless truck and trailer drivers and the seeming helpless posturing adopted by concerned authorities has reached an alarming level. More than ever, we are witnessing an upsurge in the collateral damages caused by these merchants of deaths on our roads who have apparently become more powerful than the State. The disgraceful activities of this group are commonplace across the country but Lagos appears to be worst hit. The whole scenario calls to mind the Thomas Hobbes State of Nature where life is nasty, brutish and short. Back home, undertaking, a trip to Apapa in Lagos through the OshodiApapa expressway is a nightmarish experience that no time-conscious person would want to dare. Petroleum tankers and haulage trailers are the Lords of the Manor in this part of Lagos. Two lanes of this road are permanently occupied by stationary trucks waiting to load petroleum products from the tank farms or returning freight containers to the wharf. This indiscriminate parking has caused unquantifiable loss of man hours to the economy and needless bloodletting. The vices associated with the activities of these drivers are many. It is the norm to park their trucks on the flyover bridges that were designed to bear fleeting and transient weight and not dead weight. Having suffered accelerated depreciation owing to non-maintenance and massive vandalisation of support utilities like railings and lighting systems, these bridges are already in very precarious states. Experts say that continuous occupation of these bridges by high-tonnage trucks is only bringing doomsday closer if nothing is done to reverse the trend. The serviceable state of these trucks also raises lot of concerns as they are always rickety, wobbly, and in a perpetual state of disrepair. Although the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) took some measures last year to sanitise the state of trucks on the roads. The action lasted for a brief period as the rickety trucks are back on the roads.

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Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, November 23, 2017

Modern day bravery in sports could be ignorance

Tega Onojaife

t the 2017 ATP finals in London, male tennis’ highest ranked player and world number one, Rafael Nadal was all set to face opponent David Goffin in the first match of his group. Having withdrawn from the Paris Masters only a week before due to a knee injury, it came as a surprise for most of us to see him back so quickly considering that this knee injury has been a recurring problem but there he was. The first set went to a tie breaker which Nadal lost but almost from the start, it was obvious that Nadal wasn’t at 100%. Reports would later have his coach state that if it were not the ATP Finals, Nadal wouldn’t play. My summation is that, regardless of the pomp, pageantry and gravitas of this storied of tournaments, he shouldn’t have. Rafa Nadal has a well-documented history of knee injuries. The first time it came up was in Paris in 2008 where tendinitis showed up in one knee, then in 2009 it was in both knees, followed by another knee problem

in 2010 in the Australian Open match against Andy Murray. 2012 proved to be the most serious and it took an awfully long time to recover from that. He’s also had foot injuries, wrist injuries and most of this can be attributed to Nadal’s style of play. The issue is that because of the way he plays, taking advantage of his innate athleticism and sliding on hard courts, there is a lot of stress placed on those knees and so this type of injury was always bound to reoccur, but it was the unnecessary stress added to his problem knee that – as a fan and a sportswriter – has consistently irked me. 2017 was already a good year for Rafa Nadal. He won six trophies including two grand slams - The US Open and his favourite surface, Roland Garros. He was guaranteed the year end number one ranking. He didn’t even need to show up at this tournament. Just a week earlier, Roger Federer had pulled out of the Paris 1000 Masters to let his body recover. He could have chased points or hard courts, there is a lot of stress placed on those knees and so this type of injury was always bound to reoccur, but it was the unneces-

sary stress added to his problem knee that – as a fan and a sportswriter – has consistently irked me. 2017 was already a good year for Rafa Nadal. He won six trophies including two grand slams - The US Open and his favourite surface, Roland Garros. He was guaranteed the year end number one ranking. He didn’t even need to show up at this tournament. Just a week earlier, Roger Federer had pulled out of the Paris 1000 Masters to let his body recover. He could have chased points or rank positions but after his own struggles with injury that took him virtually out of the 2016 season, he did the sensible thing and allowed his body to heal. Even in 2017, Federer has managed his tournament appearances to get enough rest, taking into consideration his age and health - even going as far as skipping the entire clay season. Nadal, on the other hand, has not learnt to manage his body in any discernable way. Nadal took on David Goffin and by the midpoint of the 2nd set, he was visibly limping. He fought on a wounded knee, with a recurring injury, on a hard court and finally lost in three sets. The foolishness

of bravery couldn’t have had a more vivid analogy. Suffice to say that he withdrew from the tournament after just one game, to be replaced by Pablo Carreno Busta. The risks that athletes routinely stomach playing through the pain with injuries have been shown to have after effects long after their careers. Cases in boxing and American football may have been more extensively discussed but other sports are no less vindictive. A cross sectional survey gathered data from 284 former professional players reported medical treatments for osteoarthritis (OA) diagnosis. The impact is not only felt after the career but can also determine the length of an athlete’s career. Hence, it is entirely possible that Nadal, like a lot of athletes sold on the understandable promise of ascending to the highest echelons of their sport, do not consider life after sports or have a credible plan to prolong their active years. For people who have huge resources and a vast array of expertise to call on, it is a foolhardy way to live. With all the information available these days, sports doesn’t have to be life in a fast lane.

Lessons in French recovery of assets plundered from Equatorial Guinea

N Dr. S.A. Igbinedion

ational wealth from Equatorial Guinea has been in the news lately, with the conviction in France (on 26 October 2017) of Teodorin Obiang, the VicePresident and eldest son of the incumbent President of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, for corruption, money laundering and abuse of trust involving more than 150 million (US$174 million) belonging to his country. Consequently, the French Court forfeited his illicitly acquired assets (including his 107m mansion and fleet of luxury cars), handed him a three-year suspended jail sentence and a suspended fine of 30m. He was found to have used the illicitly acquired assets to fund his lavish and jet-set lifestyle and to purchase luxury goods, sports cars and a private mansion in Paris. In the government of his father, Teodorin had served as the Agriculture Minister when the scandal about his misappropriation of public wealth broke. As if to reward his son for doing well and to spite the anti-corruption sentiments of the whistle blowers and busy bodies within and outside Equatorial Guinea, the father promoted him to the position of Vice-president. Like Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea is an oil rich but impoverished country. It is endemically corrupt. The most interesting part of the story is that the recovery was made possible by non-state actors (NSA), including Transparency International France and Sherpa, a France-based civil society organization (CSO). This is a novel development. Traditionally, in inter-

state assets recovery, as confirmed by the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) 2003, only the victim state has the locus to initiate any proceeding (whether criminal or civil) that could culminate in recovery. And since the Mbasogos (the directing will and mind of Equatorial Guinea), who ought to take the necessary steps were the beneficial owners of the illicit assets, Equatorial Guinea was incapacitated from doing so at the expense of its citizens. Such vacuum was the pathway to impunity, as evidenced by Teodorin’s ostentatious display of his loot in France. However, in a twist of fate, the NSAs dared traditional international law since 2008 to impress it upon the French Court that the vacuum created by the Mbasogos’ incapacitation of Equatorial Guinea’s will to recover its looted assets ought to be filled by them. The road to recovery was rough, tough and costly for the France-based NSAs who must be congratulated for engaging in the public-spirited exercise that has restored national wealth back to the victims. There are some lessons we all in Nigeria and beyond need to learn from the external stimulus from France. In the first place, the precedent-laying solo efforts of the NSAs exposed the inadequacy of the UNCAC which makes the victim state the centre of gravity in the recovery of its plundered assets. Ordinarily, this is reasonable for he who wears the shoe knows where it pinches. But we live in extra-ordinary times where victim states cannot originate request for assets recovery because the assets in question are the illicit acquisitions of those charged

with the responsibility of acting for the victim state. Roman Poet Juvenal would ask: Quis custodiet ipsos custodes (who will guard the guards themselves?). Secondly, on the foundation of the UNCAC which robustly provides for inter-state assets recovery, the French Court extended the frontiers or the scope of those with the locus to request or initiate assets recovery to include NSAs. The precedent is very helpful. Interestingly, article 13 of the UNCAC obliges states parties to the convention to involve civil society in the battle against corruption. And battling corruption logically extends to recovering the loot derived therefrom. Thirdly, domestic and international cooperation is essential in assets recovery. The NSAs in France were able to come this far in recovering the looted assets because civil society (including witnesses) in Equatorial Guinea fed them with relevant supporting information or evidence. Although chapter IV of the UNCAC provides for such cooperation, it is only within the scope of inter-governmental relations. But there is no harm in inter-jurisdictional cooperation amongst NSAs. Such cooperation can trigger cross-jurisdictional spontaneous information flow for the purposes of assets recovery. In the fourth’s place, it throws up the possibility of cooperation between NSAs and the government. Usually, inter-governmental cooperation is hindered where the victim state will not request or initiate assets recovery for reasons already identified. Thus, Zaire (now DRC) under the dictatorship of Mobutu Sese Seko would not request the recov-

ery of the assets Mobutu secreted away in Switzerland. Even when it was obvious that the armed rebellion massed against Mobutu would inevitably succeed, Switzerland failed to freeze his assets until May 1997 when the Attorney General of a city that declared its allegiance to anti-Mobutu rebels formally requested such measure. In the few instances where the victim state appears to summon the political will to ask for assets recovery, it fails to do so diligently. Such reluctance forced Switzerland to terminate its cooperation with Haiti in 1986 and post-Mobutu DRC in 1997. Therefore, NSAs can fill in the gap by liaising with foreign jurisdictions in assets recovery and vice versa. Notably, the agitation by the NSAs in France triggered a change in French legal system and judicial recognition of the locus of NSAs to recover assets belonging to Equatorial Guinea despite its lack of cooperation. In the fifth’s place, the stimulus from France is a wake up call on foreign states to seriously consider unilateral freezing or seizure of illicitly acquired assets in their territories where the victim state has been incapacitated to ask for assistance. This is quite different from a situation where the custodial state is motivated to take such steps upon finding out that its domestic law has been violated by the beneficial owners of the assets, as was demonstrated by the UK in respect of James Ibori, and the US in connection with Deziani Madueke. Dr. Igbinedion is senior lecturer, Department of Jurisprudence and International Law, Faculty of Law, University of Lagos.

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, November 23, 2017

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Jonathan @60: Lest we forget Times Columnist MOHAMMED ADAMU

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Day in day out, revelations of mind-numbing heists involving billions are uncovered, perpetrated under Jonathan’s watch. And you wonder how even at sixty the man can still carry on remorselessly as if nothing amiss had happened. The stamina behind Jonathan’s barefacedness can only come from God or from the devil. And so on the occasion of the sixtieth birthday of Jonathan, I thought that we should look back and reflect how we all had a hand in the creation of a Frankenstein monster that turned around almost to devour us all.

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s he turns sixty, -and even as he watches the sordid entrails of his six-year misadventure in governance daily exposed- former President Goodluck Jonathan, still rides on his high political horse, claiming as always that while he was in office, he saw no evil, he heard no evil and that he did no evil. And you wonder who is deceiving who –between the false priest himself and the gullible congregation that lives in denial or truly cannot tell the ‘dubious’ from the ‘divine’ in the political life of Jonathan. What is ridiculous however is not that they call him a ‘hero of democracy’; but that Jonathan too carries on as though he is the ‘Ataturk’ of a disputed ‘modern’ Nigeria. And you do not know whether to be amazed or to be amused by this comic display of inanity. Day in day out, revelations of mind-numbing heists involving billions are uncovered, perpetrated under Jonathan’s watch. And you wonder how even at sixty the man can still carry on remorselessly as if nothing amiss had happened. The stamina behind Jonathan’s barefacedness can only come from God or from the devil. And so on the occasion of the sixtieth birthday of Jonathan, I thought that we should look back and reflect how we all had a hand in the creation of a Frankenstein monster that turned around almost to devour us all. If remembering how we got here is all the lesson that we learn, then celebrating Jonathan’s 60th would have been worth every while of it. This six-year-old piece ‘Jonathan: From the Divine to the Dubious’ I first wrote right in the heat of the zoning debacle –preparatory to the 2011 presidential election. Enjoy it: Jonathan: From the Divine to the dubious. He was, as Shakespeare would say, “sweet Fortune’s minion and her pride”. Without ever striving Jonathan virtually had it all. And without steering, yet he attained heights un-dreamt even by those who give their all. He rose from a ‘rustic’, ‘shoeless’, socio-economic beginning to the neplus-ultra of political achievement: from a Local Government Chairman to Deputy Governor; from Governor to Vice President and from Acting President to President. All these he attained more by the dint of ‘luck’ than by the hook of ‘merit’. Besides, his name is also ‘Goodluck’ –a perfect doublet of a desirable piece of ‘good omen’. Who would be in our situation and not desire some ‘good luck’ and some ‘good omen’? For a woebegone na-

Jonathan tion, like Nigeria, and for a people so forlornly forsaken, like Nigerians, nothing can be more aptly desideratum. Everyone said that the Zodiacs must be favorably at work in the political affairs of this young Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.) –Jonathanwho hails from hitherto little-known Otuoke village in Bayelsa. Although he looked and sounded deafeningly vacuous, and notwithstanding he also reeked of and radiated clueless ineptitude, many Nigerians, in faith, still believed that Goodluck Jonathan could be the talisman we needed to re-jig our worsted situation. In any case, ‘lucks’ and ‘good omens’ don’t come in sachets and parcels of merit and credibility. They alight often from un-comely, sometimes repulsive, packages. Many Nigerians even waxed biblical, asking: ‘whoever thought that anything good could come out of obscure Nazareth? They insisted that Jonathan could very well be our own ‘Jesus of Otuoke’-revered not at home but highly venerated abroad. And in our efforts to legitimize the omens of providence and ‘good luck’ we were even prepared to turn popular axioms upside down and to walk time-honored proverbs right on their heads: we argued for example that “God’s Providence” cannot only be “on the side of clear heads” -like Henry Beecher wrote, but that it could also be on the side of cloudy, goody-goody ones -like Jonathan’s. plus we insisted that “The wind and the waves” are not only “on the side of the ablest navigator”, -like Edward Gibson said-, but that they could also be on the side of lucky, unstirring bums, like Jonathan. In fact a torrent of so called ‘men of God’ was soon unleashed on the debate about the possible ‘good luck’ omen’ inherent in a Goodluck Jonathan as President. Many so called ‘men of God’ said that they had communed with Heaven and that the Lord had spoken to them, revealing that Jonathan was His ‘anointed’. They said that God had told them that this shoeless man from Otuoke would be our Moses; and that in spite of his seeming vacuity and cluelessness, he would be the one to enact our own version of the parting of the Red Sea -to ‘let my people go!’ Jerry Gana, the one notorious for hunting with the Devil while he sups with the ‘Divine’, said that Goodluck Jonathan held the ‘key’ to the Gate of our Promised Land. Eth-

no-centric, rabble rousing, reactionary Clark in fact said that Goodluck needed no credentials or antecedentmerit. He argued that where the ‘divine’ stood proxy for a man, earthly paper credentials were like filthy rags. And so even the equitable measure of zoning, (which many canvassed as a veritable panacea for the many sicknesses of a plural society like Nigeria) was, by many, assailed and clobbered. Many Nigerians rose clubs and cudgels, batons and bayonets, to hew down the effigy of zoning and to make way for our newfound romance with the ‘divine’ and with the ‘providential’. The politics of ‘merit’ and those of ‘cause and effect’ were sacrificed on the altar of ‘luck’ and ‘good omens’. Thus soon, a featherless political upstartcrow, Jonathan, was adorned with the anointed peacock-feathers of our great political forebears; we placed this clueless man from Otuoke in a celestial chariot of divine fire and we armed him with the Sword of Damocles to be our avenging angel. And when Jonathan first deployed to work, many had said that they saw a gush of patriotic enthusiasm in this shoeless child of destiny; an enthusiasm to unleash the ‘divine’ and the providential on this God-forsaken land which no longer brought forth fruit. And there he was, Jonathan, chisel at hand, impatiently waiting to hew the hedgy overgrowth of our socio-economic and political Augean Stable. And for many of us it did not matter if he hit the ground running, ambling or crawling. It mattered only that he was propelled by hands celestial. We were –and maybe still are- a nation eaten hollow by pride and prejudice, bigotry and base pursuit. But by God we are a people driven by faith; -faith in the power of the unknown and faith in the efficacy of the unknowable. We believe that since faith could move mountains, faith would not have any problem moving, especially an already floating ship of state like Nigeria. And so Jonathan needed not to steer the rudders. It was sufficient that he was on board the Ship of our State. The invisible hands of two angels, Cherub and Seraph, would do all the steering. And so when Jonathan said that he would move Nigeria forward, we needed no more than to say: ‘amen and amen again!’ And when he put us on a long and tortuous Road Map, the Energy Road Map, which he said would lead to abundant light; and

abundant light would lead to unlocking our potentials, like the meek and humble disciples of old, we could only pick our raiment and faithfully follow him. Goodluck became our Moses and we became his freedomseeking Israelites. We walked across the plains, the swamps and the savannas. We endured the scotching sun and we braved the stormy tempests. We hungered and we thirsted. Yet our Moses became more and more distant; more uncaring. He seemed no longer all ears to the bleating of his famished sheep. He listened only to the greedy men of his team, the PDP. And soon we began to question the humanity in this non-provident Moses. He left us a thousand times to consult with the ‘burning bush’. But on each return instead of the light of God, what he brought to us was more heat and no promise. Of ‘manna from Heaven’ we saw none. Soon it was ‘blood, sweat and tears’; ‘weeping and wailings and mourning and gnashing of teeth’. Now we had to ask: ‘could this truly be of God?; -a journey with Moses but without manna from Heaven? -a journey with Moses with a thousand ‘burning bushes’ but no soothing word from God? -a journey with Moses where each visit to the ambient presence of God brings no light but wrath? What manner of Moses is this who daily justifies himself more by the number of the Commandments he breaks than by those he keeps; -or intends to keep? Now we must sift the divine from the dubious. The Jerry Ganas and the Solomon Lars had sold us a false Masih with a dubious anointing. We had allowed false Christs and false prophets to deceive even the very ‘elect’ among us. ‘By their fruits’ Jesus said‘ ye shall know them’. But how did we miss the biblical test given by the master himself ? It must be our prejudice; -a disease which sees what it pleases and ignores what is plain. We all saw that the Jonathan ‘tree’ was daily bearing evil fruit. But we did nothing! And now that the Jonathan Road Map has finally narrowed into a thick, dark endless tunnel of uncertainty, it downs on us that he is not after all ‘divine’. But too late: Jonathan’s old wares of ‘luck’ and ‘good omens’ have left us in the lurch. Even our longing for light at the end of the Jonathan tunnel does not hold any promise of reprieve. The light we seek at the end of the Jonathan tunnel may after all be light from an oncoming train! Epilogue Jonathan has taken us high up on a dizzying flight. And then he deliberately broke a wing! So that we are now precariously on a wing and on a prayer. ‘On a wing and on a prayer’ was how a 2nd World war British Pilot miraculously managed to return to base, landing safely after his hit fighter plane had lost a wing. Now whether we will make a historic ‘one-wing landing’ back at base with the Jonathan misadventure, only ‘time’ will tell! Because the Evil shrouded in the Jonathan ‘divine’ has finally bared its fangs. Jonathan, at last has taken the path of Shakespeare’s warring Henry: he demands “A crown or else a glorious tomb; a scepter or an early sepulcher!” He was not divine. He is dubious.

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, November 23, 2017

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Technical Vocational Training, tool for revamping economy - AOCOED Esther Taiwo The importance of technical and vocational training to the unwholesome state of the economy which was plunged into depression cannot be overemphasised as it leads to sustainable entrepreneurship. This came to the fore at the 3rd national conference of the School of Vocational and Technical Education, Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED) Otto-Ijanikin, Lagos when stakeholders gathered to discuss the prospects of Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in revamping depressed economy. In his keynote address, Director of Technical and Vocational Services at the Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB), Mr. Laolu Oguntuyi stressed that TVET is a bridge to the future but there must be an employment road to which it leads, otherwise there would be problems. “We need not just a revitalised and more coherent TVET programme, but a new vision for TVET and employment linking education, training, employment and social welfare nationally and internationally”, he said. Oguntuyi defined technical education as a structured system aimed at providing recipients with the necessary knowledge and skills to continue their studies at tertiary education level or to exercise a profession in order to be integrated into the labour market. In this era that is characterised by the challenge of globalisation,

OGUNCCIMA President, Mrs Adesola Adebutu, presenting certificate to the best graduating apprentice, Odoemenam Jaigre Chimezie, in Industrial Electronics, while the G-DVTPW-N Project Coordinator, Eng. Kehinde Stephen Awoyele and Business Development Officer, BEST Unit, LCCI, Omolabake Bello look on.

rapid technological changes and economic uncertainty, he said, it is imperative that all stakeholders work together to develop legislation and policies, establish institutional structures and redesign curricula to ensure that TVET caters adequately to the varied needs of all members of the society. “Government, industry and other stakeholders must recognise both the monetary and nonmonetary benefits of TVET, thus funding must be taken seriously while government and private sectors should also recognise it as an investment and not a cost because it yields significant re-

turns,” Oguntuyi concluded. In his welcome address, Dean of the School, Mr Asimiyu Adigun said for Nigeria to be permanently out of recession, government needs to increase expenditure on skills and services production. “It must be noted that the contribution of Technical, Vocational Education and Training to the country’s Gross Domestic Products depends on the quality and quantity of the labour force and services it produces. This in turn depends on the quality of delivery of TVET, hence, the need for adequate funding of the programme”, he said. The Dean thus urged govern-

ment at all levels to adequately fund and partner with TVET experts and professionals to organise entrepreneurship training and skills acquisition programme for the youths. Presenting her lead paper on the theme of the conference “Prospects, Issues and Challenges of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Revamping Nigeria Depressed Economy”, Dean School of Vocational Education, Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Dr Temitayo Akinyemi said TVET principal objective is to train youths and adults, preparing them for ever changing labour

Nigeria youths record feat in Electronics

By our correspondent

In a pragmatic way to demonstrate that deliberate chain of activities in vocational training drives industrial growth of any nation, a team of Nigerian youths recently tried their apprentice hands on electronic raw materials and severally produced quality electronic devices. The youths were the third batch of grandaunts trained on Industrial Electronics in the ongoing German Dual Vocational Training Partnership With Nigeria (G-DVTPW-N). The products include morse trainers called PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards). Fleshing out on the devices, German Senior Dual Vocational Training expert, Ludwig Gru-

enter said the projects came with electronic timer to produce beeping sound of 800 hertz. According to him, when such PCB device is well inbuilt or incorporated, it serves as efficient starting or stopping timer to industrial machines. G-DVTPW-N is being financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and conducted by sequagGmbH. It is steered by the CCI GiessenFriedberg as the German project partner. In a statement relevant to the five-years-old vocational training partnership that has trained scores of Nigerian youths in Office Administration, Technical Facility Management, Industrial Electronics and Industrial Mechanics, Nigerian Associa-

Samples of the PCBs produced by the trained apprentices

tion of Chambers of Commerce Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) described vocational training and skills acquisition as the best thing that

could happen to any nation, submitting that, “technical education is the bedrock of the future of Nigeria.” Speaking further through its

market. “Today, the global economy offers new opportunities and also presents the continent with challenges that it cannot ignore therefore Africa must break this vicious cycle if it is to take its rightful place, given its enormous potentials and multi-dimensional field”, she said. Akinyemi noted that Nigerian TVET is faced with a lot of challenges such as inadequate and obsolete infrastrcuture and equipment, workshops, libraries and classrooms, staff shortages, brain drain among others. She said TVET in Nigeria is seen as a tool for combating poverty and unemployment as well as one of the main priorities that will contribute to the socioeconomic development of the country. The lecturer noted that TVET is a crucial platform for acquisition of skills and knowledge for employment and sustainable livelihood adding that it provides the needed employable knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for effective performance in workplace. She however decried the misunderstanding, poor implementation and abuse that the programme has suffered, stressing that for TVET to achieve its basic aims and objectives, it should be encouraged through a more consistent and higher funding. Others include international collaboration, availability of energy needed for production, healthy and stable economy as well as provision of required machinery and equipment needed for each trade, training and course.

president, Chief Mrs. Alaba Lawson, during the graduation ceremony for the trained apprentices, the Association expressed that, “Through the German DVT programmes, more youths are equipped with theoretical and practical technical knowledge, including the required hands-on experience to be gainfully employed or start their own businesses.” Lawson who was represented by the Director General of the Association, Emmanuel Cobham, afterwards said, “NACCIMA therefore calls for more government and private sector participation as well as intervention in Dual Vocational Training curriculum development and facilitation of more German-trained Nigerian trainers.”

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Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, November 23, 2017

Randy okada rider in police net over fake rumours Stories by Joy Anyim

A commercial motorcyclist operator in the habit of raising false alarm of his missing manhood in order to get free sex whenever he carries young ladies in Festac Area of Lagos State is now talking to officials of Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos Police Command. The rider, whose name was given as Okechukwu Desmond, allegedly picked a young lady whose name was not disclosed at Apple Junction, Festac, around 9:0p.m. on Tuesday. Midway into the journey, Okechukwu raised alarm that his passenger lady has taken his manhood. It took the speedy

intervention of the Rapid Response Squad to save the lady from an angry mob who had converged at the scene from lynching the young lady for using charm to take the manhood of the okada rider. The RRS team thereafter transferred the case to the nearest police station in Festac , where it was discovered that the supposed victim had recently reported a similar case of missing manhood at the same station. On further interrogation, Desmond confessed to the police about his habit of getting cheap sex from unsuspecting ladies that patronise him by raising false alarm that they have stolen his manhood. Sources recalled

Okechukwu Desmond

that Desmond had once reported in the same station similar incident where he demanded he be put up with a commercial sex worker to test whether his manhood was still functioning.

The victim

After his confession, the okada rider disclosed that nothing was wrong with his manhood and that all he wanted was free sex. Efforts to get him to disclose how many

ladies had fallen for his trick proved abortive as investigators disclosed the case was still under investigation. While the lady was allowed to go after written statement to

the police, the rider was taken into custody at Base 44, Festac Police Station for further investigation into the case. It could not be ascertained if he would be charged to court.

Customs intercept s container of prohibited pharmaceutical products The Nigeria Customs Service, Tincan Island Port in Lagos has intercepted a 40ft container with number MRKU 519445/3 containing various regulated drugs. According to the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Yusuf Bashar, the drugs included Spectradol (Tramadol) Capsules, Spectra-Doxycycline, Jinart Tablets all of various milligrams, Clarinthromycin Tablets of five hundred milligrams each and Jincold-Extra Strength Capsules of various milligrams. Speaking while handing over the seizure to officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency(NDLEA), the CAC stated that the importer identified as Jin Spectra Pharmaceutical Limited of No. 3 Festing Road, Kano had declared the container as computer accessories and vehicles spare parts. Lamenting the effect of the drugs on the teeming Nigerian Youths,

Bashar said, “The illegal consumption of such drugs is in an alarming proportion to the extent that it more often than not lead them into committing despicable acts that will certainly have far reaching negative implications on their health in particular and the nation at large.” Comptroller Bashar who linked the frequency of drugs seizures in recent times to the impending election year, said it portends evil for the nation as the election year is drawing near and consumption of drugs like these by the youths would push them into reprehensible and deplorable acts. He expressed regrets that the importer had no good intention for the Nation and the people. “It’s not just about money or the health and well-being of the people; every Nigerian should care about the life of Nigerians. It is not about revenue nor trade facilitation but about the good

Fake drug intercepted by men of customs (inset) CG of customs Ali

of Nigeria and Nigerians, so this evil trend must stop.” The officials traced the clearing agent and found it to be one Febeaco Ni-

geria Limited of 29, Apapa/Oshodi Expressway, Ibafon, Apapa- Lagos. The CAC expressed utmost confidence in the officials of the NDLEA

whom he hinted would effectively complete the investigation and bring the importers to book, by using the address and the information provid-

ed. Receiving the consignment on behalf of the chairman of NDLEA, the commander, Tincan Island Port, Mr. Nse Jack commended the Customs Area Controller for his consistent commitment to the concept of Inter-Agency collaboration and synergy over time. He assured the CAC that NDLEA will conduct further due diligence checks to unravel details of the importer for eventual prosecution of all suspects involved. Mr. Jack however wished that the good works of Comptroller Bashar would be emulated by other Commands for the overall benefit of the nation. Comptroller Bashar however warned that the Nigeria Customs Service would not allow unpatriotic and inconsiderate importers and agents use Tincan Island Port as a dumping ground to perpetrate their illegal operations.

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CORRECTION OF NAME I formerly known and addressed as YUNUSA ALIU now wish to add OLANREWAJU to my name and my name was wrongly written in my voter’s card as YUNUS ALIU OLANREWAJU instead of YUNUSA ALIU OLANREWAJU which is my correct name. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addreessed as GAJI RASHIDAT TITILAYO, now wish to be known and addrressed as BAKARE RASHEEDAT TITILAYO. Next of kin: MISS. BAKARE JEMILAT OMOLARA. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note

SAMUEL A. BROWN

AKUDIKE KELECHI PRICILLIA

I formerly known and addressed as OLISA MADUAGWU IJEOMA now wish to be known and addressed as NWOKE IJEOMA QUEENETTE . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MAHMUD AISHAT OLOWOLAGBA

I, formerly known and addressed as, ISINKA CHINYERE JOYCE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. ONUMERE CHINYERE JOYCE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

NWORIE CHISOM ABRAHAM

I, formerly known and addressed as OKEH NWORIE, now wish to be known and addressed as NWORIE CHISOM ABRAHAM. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General Public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OKPARA CHUKWUNONSO ANTHONY now wish to be known and addressed as OKPARA NONSO . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Olowolagba Aishat Oluwatosin. Now wish to be known and addressed as Mahmud Aishat Olowolagba. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. NKWEKE BETTER, NKWEKE P. BETTER, and BETTER PETER. T, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. ORDU CHARLES BETTER. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, SAMUEL RICHARDS ASUQUO, now wish to be known and addressed as, SAMUEL A. BROWN. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

JOHNSON OLUWAFEMI ITOPA

I formerly known and addressed as CHARLES JOHNSON now wish to be known and addressed as JOHNSON OLUWAFEMI ITOPA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS OSOGWU JUSTINA CHIDIEBERE

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OGBU JUSTINA CHIDIEBERE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OSOGWU JUSTINA CHIDIEBERE. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

I, ODOBI DOMINIC OGAR, and DOMINIC ODOBI, refer to one and same person but, now wish to be known and addressed as, ODOBI DOMINIC OGAR. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as EFFIONG EMEM JULIANA now wish to be known and addressed as AKINFENWA EMEM JULIANA . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MR. IKECHI GODWIN ELECHI

JIMOH RAUF ADEWALE

I, formerly known and addressed as, MR. UCHE SHEDRACK, now wish to be known and addressed as, MR. IKECHI GODWIN ELECHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Mohammed Jamiu Abdlrauf , now wish to be known and addressed as Jimoh Rauf Adewale. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note

JOHN TARIBO

I, formerly known and addressed as, MICHAEL SOFORI NOBLE, now wish to be known and addressed as, JOHN TARIBO. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

ENE AWAJI GOD’S TIME WILSON

I, formerly known and addressed as, GOD’S TIME NGERI WILSON, now wish to be known and addressed as, ENE AWAJI GOD’S TIME WILSON. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

Public Notice

HIS PRAISE FAMILY CARE FOUNDATION

Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, November 23, 2017

This is to inform the general public that the above named BODY has applied to the corporate affairs commission (CAC), Abuja for registration under part C of the companies and allied matters Act 1 of 1990 Names of Trustees 1. Ighere, Richard Dickson President 2. Olubankole Kayode Jide Secretary 3. Ighere, Okiemute Timothy 4. Joseph Kayode Ayoade

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) TO ENRICH AND STRENGTHEN THE FAMILY UNIT THROUGH RELEVANT MONTHLY MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, SEMINARS AND SPECIAL OUTINGS. (2) TO PROVIDE PRE-MATERIAL COUNSELING TO YOUTHS AND WOULD BE COUPLES THROUGH WORKSHOPS, RALLIES, SEMINARS AND INDIVIDUAL INTERACTIONS. (3) TO GENERALLY DO ALL SUCH LEGAL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRYOUT OR CONDUCIVE TO THE ATTAINMENT OF ANY OF THE ABOVE STATED OBJECTIVES.

Aims: 1. Preaching the word of God 2. Promotion of Christian virtues 3. Charity Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affair Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this Publication.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama District, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

CHARITY NOBLE BROTHERS’ CLUB OF NIGERIA

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Decree No. 1 of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE; (1) OGBUJI, ANTHONY UZODINMA- CHAIRMAN. (2) OKORO, CHIBUEZE -VICE-CHAIRMAN. (3) CHUKWUMA,JAMES FESTUS - SECRETARY. (4) EJIOGU, KINGSLEY-FINANCIAL SECRETARY. (5) UGWU,OBUMNEKE GEOFFREY -TECHNICAL ADVISER. (6) OBINNA, OJERO - TREASURER.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (1) To promote the financial welfare of her members (2) To enhance brotherliness among members (3) To impact on the life of the less privileged Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. SIGNED; TRUSTEES.

IPUPE DEVELOPMENT UNION

The General Public is hereby notified that the above named Union has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:Pastor David Ben Mr. Ikondu Robert Mr. Umezuruike Monday THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. To arouse the spirit of cooperation and brotherly love among our citizenry at home and abroad 2. To foster unity, peace, mutual assistance among all Ipupe indigenes 3. To promote the culture, social, educational, commercial, industrial and agricultural development of Ipupe.

FOUNDATION FOR GLOBAL REBIRTH AFRICA

The general public is hereby notified that the above named FOUNDATION has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. OLUWABADEWA AYODELE PETER 2. OLUWABADEWA JOY EKATTE 3. FATOMILOLA STEPHEN MAYOWA 4. SANUSI JIMMI OLUWOLE THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS:To Educate And Enlighten Citizens On Good Conduct Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama District, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication SIGNED BY: SECRETARY THE POWER OF PRAISE AND ITS WONDERS MINISTRY

Aims: To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ.

FOLUKE BOSEDE FALUSI

ALADE GABRIEL

I formerly known as Johnson Ezekiel Posuh wish to be known and addressed as Johnson Posuh Honvu and corrected date of birth is 22-12-1966. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as DJOGBESSI GBENGA MAYOWA wish to be known and addressed as ALADE GABRIEL. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

PEACE CHINAZA NWOSU

NWAFEJIOKWU CHIDIEBERE JOHN

OBIAKOR PRECIOUS UCHECHI

I formerly knownas NWANFAJOKU CHIDIEBERE JOHN wish to be known and addressed as NWAFEJIOKWU CHIDIEBERE JOHN. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as OBIAKO UCHECHI PRECIOUS wish to be known and addressed as OBIAKOR PRECIOUS UCHECHI and wrong date of birth is 17th May, 1992, correct date of birth is 17th May, 1993. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as PEACE CHIDINMA NWOSU wish to be known and addressed as PEACE CHINAZA NWOSU. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

MRS. OGHENEKOHWO OLUWABUSAYO AJOKE I formerly known and addressed as MISS JEJELOWO OLUWABUSAYO AJOKE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OGHENEKOHWO OLUWABUSAYO AJOKE. All former documents bearing my names remain valid. General public and authorities concerned should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OBI IKE, now wish to be known and addressed as OBIAGELI IKEDINACHUKWU. All former documents bearing my names remain valid. General public and authorities concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MODINAT ABOSEDE SALAMI, now wish to be known and addressed as MODINAT ABOSEDE AWUSINU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

This is to confirm that BOKINI ABIMBOLA OMOLABAKE is the same person BOROKINI ABIMBOLA OMOLABAKE. All documents relating to these names remain valid and should be treated as one person. Banks & general public should please take note.

SANYAOLU MBA YETUNDE REBECCA

CHIGBOJA SIAKA I formerly known and addressed as MONDAY ENEJO, now wish to be known and addressed as CHIGBOJA SIAKA. All former documents bearing my names remain valid. General public and authorities concerned should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MR. JOSEPH OSESE IKAFA, now wish to be known and addressed as MR. JOSEPH OSESE OSIREGBEMHE. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and authorities concerned should please take note.

UDEAGU PEACE ADAEZE

I, formerly known and addressed as Sanyaolu Yetunde Rebecca, now wish to be known, called and referred to as Sanyaolu Mba Yetunde Rebecca. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MODINAT ABOSEDE AWUSINU

Aims: To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, plot 420, Tigris crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitaima, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: Trustees

I, formerly known and addressed as IKEANIBE UJU ESTHER now wish to be known and addressed as CHUKWUEMEKA UJU ESTHER . All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as EZE PEACE ADAEZE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as UDEAGU PEACE ADAEZE. All former documents remain valid. General public please note.

LIVINGSAVIOUR PROCLAIMERS EVANGELICAL MINISTRY INT’L

Trustees 1.PASTOR ADEYEMI OLUWASEUN ADEWALE 2. EVANG. ADEYEMI OLUWATOYIN DORCAS 3. DEACONESS AYODELE COMFORT OYEYEMI 4. MRS. ADENIJI CATHERINE YEMISI 5. MR ODUSANYA HENRY AYOOLA 6. LADY EVANG. ADETUTU PATIENCE OLAYIDE

I formerly known as FOLUKE BOSEDE MACDAN wish to be known and addressed as FOLUKE BOSEDE FALUSI. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

OBIAGELI IKEDINACHUKWU

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama District, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication SIGNED BY SECRETARY

Trustees 1. EVANG. ADESOLA REBECCA ADENOWO 2. SISTER MODUPE THERESA SOBUNKOLA 3. BRO. OLALEKAN JAMES ADENOWO 4. SISTER ADEBISI ELIZABETH OGUNSOBO 5. BRO. OLUWABUKUNMI ADENOWO

Signed: Trustees

CHUKWUEMEKA UJU ESTHER

BELL DELIVERANCE MINISTRY

The General public is hereby notified that the above named MINISTRY has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) PASTOR ASOKERE SUNDAY NOAH (2) BRO IBRAHIM FATAI OLATUNJI (3) BRO WILLIAMS RUFUS OLAOLU (4) SIS TAWOSE OLAJOKE TEMITOPE (5) MR IGE TEMITOPE MODUPE THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) TO EVANGELISE THE WORLD BY PROPAGATING THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST (2) TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE DEVELOP A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD AND APPLY THEIR FAITH TO ALL AREAS OF THEIR LIVES

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990.

Signed: Secretary-General

I formerly known as Udemezue Solomon Kelvin wish to be known and addressed as Udemezue Solomon Somtochukwu wrong date of birth is 02-10-1995, while the corrected date of birth is 02-101998. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

Aims and objectives 1. To ensure equality and healthy life for positive couples Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affair Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this Publication.

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

CHANGE OF NAME AND DECLARATION OF AGE

This is to inform the general public that the above named BODY has applied to the corporate affairs commission (CAC), Abuja for registration under part C of the companies and allied matters Act 1 of 1990 Names of Trustees 1. Odegbo-Olukoya, Oyeyemi Olubola 2. Shoretire Stephen Oluwambe 3. Olowolafe Funmilola Deborah 4. Olawale Abiola Faith 5. Olaniyi James Oni

Signed: Trustee

Signed: Trustees

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

CHANGE OF NAME AND CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

HOPE FOR THE POSITIVES ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY CARE INITIATIVE

THEMELIOS BELIEVERS ASSEMBLY

The General public is hereby notified that the above named FOUNDATION has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) OLABODE SEGUN CHAIRMAN (2) FALADE TITILAYO VICTORIA SECRETARY (3) OLABODE EMIOLA OLUWASEUN (4) ILUEZI-OGBAUDU VERONICA ABUOVBO (5) ALAMU OLUKUNLE OYETUNDE (6) OLUGBEMIGA ADEDEJI ADEBOLA (7) DIPEOLU ADEDOTUN AYODELE

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

MR. JOSEPH OSESE OSIREGBEMHE

AYANTEJU YETUNDE

I formerly known as Adeoye Yetunde wish to be known and addressed as Ayanteju Yetunde .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. IBRAHIM ISMAILA TOYIN

I formerly known as ISMAILA IBRAHIM wish to be known and addressed as IBRAHIM ISMAILA TOYIN. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. EZECHUKWU CHIDIEBERE FAVOUR

I , formerly known and addressed as AUGUSTINE CHIDIEBERE FAVOUR now wish to be known and addressed as EZECHUKWU CHIDIEBERE FAVOUR . All former documents remain valid. General public take the note. CHUKWUDI ADRIAN NWAOBILOR ONWUNALI

I formerly known and addressed as CHUKWUDI NWAOBILOR ONWUNALI, now wish to be known and addressed as CHUKWUDI ADRIAN NWAOBILOR ONWUNALI. All former documents bearing my names remain valid. General public should please take note.

OKONKWO CHINWEOKE RALUCHUKWU

I formerly known as OKEKEMBACHI CHINWEOKE RALUCHUKWU wish to be known and addressed as OKONKWO CHINWEOKE RALUCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. DAVID UWEM EMMANUEL I formerly known as UWEM DAVID EMMANUEL wish to be known and addressed as DAVID UWEM EMMANUEL Wrong date of birth is 7th May 1975 Corrected date of birth is 7th September 1978. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. OHIRI-NWOKOCHA ETHEL UGWUERUNACHI

I, formerly known and addressed as OSONDU ETHEL UGWUERUNACHI now wish to be known and addressed as OHIRI-NWOKOCHA ETHEL UGWUERUNACHI . All former documents remain valid. General public take note. OLAREWANJU ABIODUN OLAYEMI

I formerly known and addressed as MORONKOLA ABIODUN OLAYEMI, now wish to be known and addressed as OLAREWANJU ABIODUN OLAYEMI. All former documents bearing my names remain valid. General public and authorities concerned should please take note.

Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, November 23, 2017

AWO_IDEMILI CLAN WELFARE UNION LAGOS This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990. TRUSTEES 1. EMENINE CASMIR(PRESIDENT) 2.UTASI JOHN MADUABUCHI 3. OBIDIASO LAWRENCE 4. OKOLIE PETER IFEANYI(SECRETART) 5. NWAOKIKE LINUS NWAGBOGU 6.AKUNNE PHILIP M 7.ODIONYE HARBERT C 8.AGBASIMERE SIMEON. 9. UBA EMMANUEL C. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES.. 1.TO PROMOTE THE UNITY AND WELFARE OF AWO_IDEMILI INDIGENES IN LAGOS 2. TO ACT AS A POSITIVE FORCE IN THE GROWTH AND PROGRESS OF ITS MEMBERS Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, plot. 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. SIGNED BY BARR. AUGUSTINE N. OHINMAH-- 08033229851

ALLURE 12 SOCIAL CLUB

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja for Registration under part ‘C’ of the companies and Allied Matters Act 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE 1 CLEMENT IDONIJE AJAYI - PRESIDENT 2 GODWIN OKOLI - SECRETARY 3 KOMINA GABRIEL 4 AMOS OJIBI 5 RICHARD ACHIRIKA 6 DAVID ATTAH ONU 7 EZIOKWU NWOSU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1 TO FOSTER FRIENDSHIP ACROSS ETHNIC AND LINGUISTIC BARRIERS 2 YOUTHS EMPOWERMENT 3 TO PROMOTE UNITY AND COOPERATION AMONG MEMBERS 4 TO RENDER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS IN THE TIME OF NEED 5 TO HELP IMPROVE THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC STATUS OF THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY Any objection to the Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days of publication SIGNED: SECRETARY

CHILDREN IN CHRIST FOUNDATION

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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INNOVATIONS AND DYNAMICS INITIATIVE

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. EZUGWU IKECHUKWU CELESTINE PRESIDENT 2. ANYANWU NWABUEZE ROMANUS JONES SECRETARY 3. YUSUF ALHASSAN MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE OF ALL NIGERIANS 2. TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE 22ND CENTURY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE AND SKILLS FOR SELF RELIANCE Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registration-General Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: SECRETARY

BELIEVERS’ CITY POWER ASSEMBLY INTERNATIONAL THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED, HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ODOLA PHILIP OCHE 2. ODOLA NAOMI PHILIP 3. ODOLA PAUL THOMPSON 4. FALADE ABDULHAKEEM ABIMBOLA 5. HAMMAN PONA EZEKIEL 6. ODOLA STEPHEN ALHASSAN 7. YERIMA HAUWA ADAMU 8. FALOHUN DUROTOLA 9. ANNA WAINDU THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO RAISE A PEOPLE THROUGH THE PREACHING OF THE WORD OF FAITH AND THE DEMONSTRATION OF THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

CIVIC, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AWARENESS & SUPPORT FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.NYAM YAKUBU GIMBA - CHAIRMAN 2.DAVOU DAVID RAJAN - SECRETARY 3.CHINYERE ELIZABETH OGUGUA-NICHOLAS 4.HANNATU ABUNIKE

TRUSTEES: 1. COM. (CHIEF) BOLAJI ADELEKE - FOUNDER/PRESIDENT 2. MR. GOKE OLA-OLAOLUWA -VICE PRESIDENT 3. ALHAJI ISMAEL GBOLAGADE OYINLOLA - SECRETARY. 4. ALHAJA RISIKAT OLAGUNJU - TREASURER 5. CHIEF(MRS) TITILAYOMI LADUNNI - AUDITOR.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1.TO GROOM, INCULCATE THE FEAR OF GOD THROUGH THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS CHRIST.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : 1. TO PROMOTE CIVIC EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AWARENESS AMONG THE CITIZENRY. 2. TO PROMOTE CIVIC RIGHTS, EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIO CULTURAL GOALS.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: VALLARI AARON ESQ 08023833496

GEORGE CRESCENT RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION OGBA LAGOS THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES AND ADMENMENT OF CONSTITUTION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISION UNDER PART “C” OF THE CONPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. OLD TRUSTEES ARE: 1. CHIEF OYEKUNLE OLUWASANMI - REMAINED 2. HON. ISHOLA ADEKUNLE OLORUNNIMBE -REMOVED 3. REAR ADMIRAL SUNDAY ABIODUN OLUKAYA -REMOVED 4. ALHAJA RUFUKAT AYODEJI THOMAS - REMOVED 5. MRS MAGARET KECHI NWOBIA - REMOVED 6. HON. (ENGR) ADESHINA ADEGBENRO - REMOVED 7. CHIEF OLATUNJI AYANLAJA (SAN) - REMOVED. NEW TRUSTEES ARE: 1. NWABUDIKE FRANCIS CHUKWUMA - APPOINTED 2. ADEKUNLE OLUWASANMI OYEKUNLE - APPOINTED 3. OLUKOYA SUNDAY ABIODUN - APPOINTED 4. AKAMO BABATUNDE ADEWALE - APPOINTED 5. AJETUNMOBI OLANIKE MARY - APPOINTED 6. JOSEPH SIGISMUND BABASEYI - APPOINTED 7. YOLOYE AYOTUNDE OLUFEMI - APPOINTED. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE PEACE, UNITY AMONG MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES.

MILE -12 KOSOFE PROGRESSIVE NYLON SELLERS ASSOCIATION

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR YOMI

DIVINE VOICE OF GRACE GOSPEL MISSION

JESUS DIVINE HEALING MISSION

The General Public is hereby informed that the above named MISSION has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. NNAMDI AJERO 2. CHUKWUDI NWAGU 3. OKWUDILI AJERO 4. IFEOMA NWAGU THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ 2. To bring peace through the gospel of Jesus Christ 3. To assist the less privileged. 4. To encourage peace, unity and progress among members Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi crescent, Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication. SIGNED: CHUKWUMA ENWEREM

WINNIFRED NGOZI

TOBI ABIGAEL I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OLOJEDE TOBI ABIGAEL NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ADEOYE TOBI ABIGAEL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

LILIAN G. OBI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IWUJIH WINNIFRED NGOZI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OHAJAH WINNIFRED NGOZI. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITIES CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ROSE LOVE OPARA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UCHE ANAZODO NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS UCHE LILIAN G. OBI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE .

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ROSE UDOH NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ROSE LOVE OPARA. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITIES CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

IGWE CHRISTOPHER

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHUKWUNAZOM CHRISTOPHER EBERECHUKWU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IGWE CHRISTOPHER EBERECHUKWU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MRS GRACE OBIAGELI I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS GRACE OBIAGELI IZUNDU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS GRACE OBIAGELI OBI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

THIS IS TO NOTIFIED THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT BAWO EDMUND IS THE SAME PERSON AS NOEL ONORITSEBAWO UKUTI-EDMUND , ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE .

ABOSEDE KHADIJAT I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AGBABIAKA ABOSEDE KHADIJAT, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DIYA ABOSEDE KHADIJAT. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

HOUSE OF CHAMPIONS INTERNATIONAL CHURCH

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Pregnant women urged to stop patronising quack doctors Angela Onwuzoo To reduce the high rate of maternal and infant deaths in the country, pregnant women have been advised to stop patronising native delivery homes and quack doctors. Also, to further ensure their safety and that of their unborn babies, they were cautioned against the use of traditional medicines. Many pregnant women in Nigeria, especially those in the rural areas, say they feel more relaxed, accommodated and loved by the traditionalists than the trained medical practitioners in the hospitals who they claimed, do not give them adequate attention. This is even as 70 per cent of Nigerian doctors, according to the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State Branch, are making plans to leave for foreign lands and are taking exams to that effect. Head, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Dr. Gbola Olayiwola,who gave

A pregnant woman undergoing medicla check

the advice, said that failure to patronise quacks would help to reduce infant and maternal mortality rate in the country. Olayiwola who is a pharmacist said a change of attitude has become imperative among

New children, youth-focused programme debuts Nov 30 A new children and youth-focused re-orientation programme, tagged Positive Values Initiative, will be formally launched in Lagos on November 30 at LTV Compound in Agidingbi, Ikeja. The event will be chaired by Dr. Cosmas Maduka, Chairman, Coscharis Group. The outreach programme, a joint venture of Oraks Konsult and Superkids Publications advocates and inculcates positive values in children in order to make them better leaders and followers tomorrow. According to the coordinator of the programme, Mrs. Franca Orakwue, the goal is to inspire youths and children to attain their best by pursuing, living and sharing positive values which include courtesy, integrity, diligence and godliness wherever they go. “We believe that values influence one’s thinking which in turn shapes relationships, behaviours, choices and sense of self-worth. We are therefore

determined to impart these value set in our youths and kids to prepare them for the challenges of society”, she said. Mrs. Orakwue, author and certified Etiquette specialist from Etiquettemoms, United States, is also a product of the International Association of Professions (IAP) Career College, USA. With over 14 years of experience in etiquette and speech training especially among children, she is deploying her knowhow to transform youths and kids especially those of school age into role models of excellence and integrity. The mass mobilisation outreach which is already running in some schools and worship centres has attracted the attention of UNICEF and Lagos State government. The pilot programme in some select schools has achieved very good result and has been well received by the pupils and students.

pregnant women in the country as Nigeria is ranked as one of the top leading countries suffering from increased infant and maternal death in the world. Olayiwola noted that traditionalists and quack doctors had contributed to maternal and child mortality across the nation through their illegal services. He attributed the patronage

of quack doctors by pregnant women to poverty and ignorance Although Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, had recently pointed out underfunding, neglect and corruption as the major problem affecting the health sector. Only recently, he decried the way Nigerian doctors were leaving the nation in droves, there-

by paving way for pregnant women to seek help and care where there was none. Olayiwola, appealed to those concerned to desist from such an act and save their lives and those of their unborn children. He explained: “Traditionalists and quack doctors cannot help the situations, because they are not competent enough to handle case of pregnant women, especially, when there are complications,” he said. However, report says that already, it takes a new patient two to three hours to see a doctor owing to lack of doctors while the few available ones are leaving the country for a better package. “Over 100 doctors have resigned from the University College Hospital, Ibadan, this year; about 800 doctors resigned from Lagos State hospitals in the last two years, and over 50 in November alone”, Chairman, NMA, Lagos State branch, Dr. Olumuyiwa Odusote said. Olayiwola therefore, advised pregnant women to always go for their ante and post- natal checkups regularly in recognized hospitals instead of consulting traditional herbalists and quack doctors.

Don tasks FG to intensify efforts on Health Insurance

Esther Taiwo

A Professor of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Lagos State University (LASU), Prof Ademola Olaitan has advocated for more efforts to be intesified by the Federal Government on health insurance scheme. Olaitan said this while delivering the 64th inaugural lecture of the University titled “The Pearly Gateway and Supports: Confrontation of Intruders to Sustain Beauty and to Maintain Function” held at the Multipurpose Hall of the University in Ojo,Lagos. According to the inaugural lecturer, invasion of the common gateways and supports causes damage to the structures and exposes the residents, the properties and the materials within to assault and

danger. “The consequences are displeasure, discomforts and embarrassment. Intruders to the Pearly Gateway and Supports cause similar untoward experiences. They bring displeasure, psychological and emotional embarrassment, deformity and grotesque disfigurement of the face”, he said. The don explained that Ameloblastoma is a tumor of the jaws and face caused by uncoordinated and uncontrolled growth of Ameloblasts which are indigenous cells responsible under normal circumstances for the formation of the enamel of the tooth. “Ameloblastoma looks harmless and innocuous but it is potentially dangerous. The tumor is more prevalent in the black race”, he said. The don solicited for equipment and training of his colleagues

in an evolving modern surgical technique, the Microvascular Free Flap Surgery while stressing the importance of early and regular visit to the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon adding that a timely 25 to 30 minutes to the Clinic could save a lifelong embarrassment of disfigurement, functional disability, emotional and psychological instability. “The affected persons should visit Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons as often as possible, some of these diseases are hereditary, some accidental and some are as a result of lifestyle for instance someone who is diabetic should know the right food to eat also government should intensify health insurance so that health care can go round as those that have will be able to take care of those that don’t have through the insurance scheme”, he said.

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FG provides free surgical, laboratory services for Fistula patients Stories by Angela Onwuzoo In a bid to reduce the cost of treatment, the federal government has approved free surgical and laboratory services for all fistula patients in all Federal Teaching Hospitals and Federal Medical Centres in the country. It was gathered however that only few surgeons in the country are said to have the interest and capacity to repair obstetric fistula cases. Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, disclosed this during the National Stakeholders Meeting on Obstetric Fistula on Tuesday in Abuja. Adewole, represented by Osarenoma Uwaifo, a Permanent Secretary in the ministry, said that Engender Health/Fistula Care Plus, an NGO, would support all the facilities with consumables and supplies for the free surgeries. Obstetric fistula commonly known as ”VVF” in Nigeria is an abnormal opening between the vagina and bladder or rectum often caused by prolonged obstructed labour without prompt medical intervention. The condition results in an uncontrollable leakage of urine and faeces which causes social isolation of the women affected. Prolonged obstructed labour

Minister of Health Professor Isaac Adewole

had been identified as the most common important cause of obstetric fistula in the country. Experts say the social demographics of the categories of women that come down with these maternal morbidity and mortality issues are usually rural women with no education and low socio-economic status. According to Dr. Suleiman Zakariya, a public health physician and a Clinical Associate for Engender Health Fistula Care Plus project, there are

about 120,000 to 150,000 cases of obstetric fistula in Nigeria, with about 12,000 new cases occurring annually. “We have about 12,000 new cases reoccurring, and at any given time, the prevalence is 120,000 to 150,000 cases. We only have the capacity; that is the combined efforts of all the partners in the country, to repair just about 5,000 cases. It means we always have a backlog of about 7,000 added to what

already exists, in terms of the prevalence. The number of new cases far outweighs the capacity to repair. So we need to redouble our prevention strategy”, he explained. Zakariya revealed that the absence of emergency obstetric care usually results in the formation of obstetric fistula. His words: “When we have functional hospitals, like primary health centres, within the catchment areas and we orient them culturally, they will seek expert care during pregnancy, labour and delivery. But when these emergency services are absent, chances are high that these women will come down with obstetric fistula, especially during labour and delivery, if not supervised by a skilled birth attendant.” In his remarks, Eugene Kongnyuy, Deputy Country Representative, United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, Nigeria, stated that in 2003 the fund provided support for over 7,000 fistula surgeries and 900 vocational trainings in Nigeria. Kongnyuy said the meeting would provide an avenue for finding ways of addressing the backlog of fistula cases in the country. He said the meeting would also find a way of reaching a consensus on how to achieve

Simple ways of preventing tooth decay

Healthy teeth

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the goal of ending fistula by 2030. The deputy country representative, however, added that obstetric fistula was a key component of the recently approved 8th Country Document for Nigeria 2018 to 2021. He said the current strategic direction of UNFPA Strategic Plan 2018 to 2021 was in line with the UN General Assembly’s 2030 agenda, which is also aimed at ensuring that no one was left behind. Kongnyuy said that maternal mortality and disabilities associated with childbirth were serious public health issues in Nigeria. “The persistence of obstetric fistula is an indication of inequality and that the health systems are failing to protect the health and human rights of the poorest and most marginalised women. “In the developed world we don’t have fistula anymore because most women have access to family planning; the health system is there to respond adequately to the problem. “Women do not give birth outside health facilities,’’ he said. He said in a situation where women needed surgical operation during child birth and the health system was not ready to provide the required surgery,

A cavity or tooth decay may form if your teeth are exposed to excessive acid and plaque buildup. You can also develop gum disease if you don’t brush and floss often. To avoid tooth decay, follow this expert advice: * Brush your teeth twice daily with toothpaste that contains fluoride. *Drink water containing fluoride. *Floss your teeth once a day or use an inter-dental cleaning tool. (A small angled brush that fits between teeth with wider spacing.) *Limit snacks of any type, because frequent between-meal eating exposes your teeth to a constant acid assault. *Avoid sugary foods and drinks, which increase the production of acid in your mouth. *Limit starches in your diet, because they also create an acid environment in your mouth. *Eat a healthy diet. *Visit your dentist twice per year for a professional cleaning and dental exam. *Our dentist may recommend that you use a supplemental fluoride rinse, gel or varnish, or a high fluoride, prescription toothpaste, to further strengthen your teeth. (If you drink a lot of bottled water, for instance, you may not be getting enough fluoride.) Fluoride helps counteract cavity-producing acid in the mouth. When used in proper amounts, it can prevent tooth decay from getting worse and may even replace lost minerals to reverse a minor cavity or early instance of tooth decay. *Temporary dental sealants on the back teeth chewing surfaces may help to protect them from developing cavities. Ask your dentist if sealants make sense for you.

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North-East: PCNI signs MoU with CDD on peace building, reintegration ÏÏÏThe

Presidential Committee on the NorthEast initiative (PCNI) and the Centre for Democracy and Development have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to fast-track Peace building, sustainability and reintegration in the North East. The organisations entered into the partnership on Wednesday in Abuja to strengthen the coordination efforts of attaining absolute peace in the region. Alhaji Tijjani Tumsah, Vice Chairman, PCNI, said that the development of peace building and reintegration architecture

requires synergy and effective communication, saying that best results can only be achieved when all actors interface with each other. He said that sharing with and learning from each other was in the best interest of the people, the North East and indeed Nigeria as a whole. “In the last five months, the PCNI has intensified efforts aimed at coordinating the inputs by diverse actors working on Peace Building and Reintegration in the North East. “This has yielded several outcomes, with the most important being the initial meeting of critical

actors holding today. “The coordination efforts of the PCNI have been fast tracked under a collaboration with the Centre for Democracy and Development. “Strengthening and improving the links between formal and informal actors is an imperative for the success of government and other initiatives aimed at achieving sustainable peace and mutual accountability. “Another positive potential outcome from a common front in peace building will be a comprehensive response system and accountability architecture that addresses

grievances, which left unresolved may put to risk any efforts for sustainable peace. “These and other matters must inform interventions in the North East. “Issues of de-radicalization, countering violent extremism, transitional justice deserves high priority for stability and social cohesion,’’ Tumsah said. Tumsah said that the ongoing work of the Presidential Committee on Human Rights Abuses was a step in the right direction, which would provide content for accountability by all actors in the conflict

and offer redress to survivors. He said that the initiative should be complemented with a robust peace building plan endorsed by all actors who are committed to its efficient delivery. According to Tumsah, most of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) have expressed their desires to return to safe and reclaimed areas in order to pick up their lives, resume livelihoods, and reclaim their dignity. He said that supporting this resolve requires concerted efforts to provide security, infrastructure, coordinated peace build-

ing plan, an active reintegration framework and a sincere reconstruction of the social fabric of communities. The PCNI Vice Chairman said that as the apex body for the coordination of rebuilding the North East, it was working with all stakeholders to ensure that primary and secondary drivers of insurgency are squarely addressed. Also speaking, Mrs. Hidayatt Hassan, Director, CDD said that part of the objective of the meeting was to create a platform to deliberate on challenges that are affecting the processes of rebuilding the North East.

Your days are numbered, Obiano tells Abia PDP Sunday Nwakanma, Umahia

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just re-elected Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano has warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Abia State chapter that its days as the ruling party in the state are numbered. This strong signal came in Umuahia Wednesday during a victory rally by the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA to celebrate the Anambra APGA victory in the just concluded polls. Obiano, who was represented by the Secretary to Anambra Government, Prof. Solomon Chukwulobelu had a message for the PDP in Abia: “Your days in Government House are numbered. You should prepare to quit the seat of government”. He urged PDP faithful in the state to move in their droves to APGA who will replicate in Abia the Anambra APGA feat in Awka and capture the Abia Government House in 2019. He said the APGA victory in Anambra was not for Anambra people alone, but for the entire Igbo race, stating that the victory shows that the people had suffered under PDP in the state in the past, but reprieve had come their way after PDP had instilled hardship on them. “The same will happen in Abia come 2019. All Anambra will invade Abia, Imo and Enugu” to ensure the right thing of protecting votes is done, he said and described APGA as a

moving train that will stop in Government House, Umuahia, come 2019. He thanked APGA faithful in Abia for being steadfast, while urging party’s gubernatorial candidate in the April, 2014 elections in the state, Dr. Alex Otti not to worry as “only people with headache take APC”. Earlier in his speech to the multitude of faithful at the event, party’s gubernatorial candidate in the April, 2014 elections in the state, Dr. Alex Otti aid the victory of APGA in Anambra “was an emotional, just as it is monumental and recordbreaking. One, because of the importance of Anambra to the Igbo man, and secondly, because APGA has a special place in our hearts, as it represnts the political launch pad upon which we can chat a new course and turn around our socio-political and economic fortunes if we properly utilize the beautiful opportunity which APGA provides”. “There is presently an awesome feeling of pride and fulfillment in the hearts of Ndi Anambra, having stood firm and ensured that they us the power of light which their PVCs represented to defeat the united power of darkness which election riggers represented. “By their choice of Gov. Willie Obian for a second term in such a historic manner, Ndi Anambra has fearlessly told the whole world that the era of backwardness and mediocrity was over.

L-R: Founder, Abiye Maternal & Child Health(AMCH) International Foundation, Dr. Elizabeth Disu; Patron, AMCH International Foundation and Consultant Haematologist, Prof. Aba Sagoe and representative of the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Victoria Omoera at a stakeholders meeting to commemorate 2017 World Prematurity Day organised by AMCH in Lagos… on Wednesday.

2019: Ogun West elders consult Gov Amosun ÏÏÏOgun

State Governor Ibikunle Amosun has reiterated his commitment to hand over the baton of leadership to an Ogun West indigene in 2019. The governor, gave the commitment, while playing host to prominent elders from Ogun West Senatorial district, who paid him a solidarity visit at his Oke-Mosan Abeokuta office, adding that he would not hand over to a non indigene, pretending to “be a son of the OKWUCHUKWU AMARACHUKWU FAVOUR

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soil”. He said he would not be distracted by the attitudes of those he described as desperate politicians, trying to rock the boat. The governor, who pleaded with the Yewa Elders to close ranks, equally enjoined them not to see governorship aspirants from Ogun East and Central Senatorial Districts as enemies, but as partners in progress. “Our people from Ogun East CHARITY OHENHEN FRIDAY I, formerly known and addressed as BLESSING FRIDAY, Now wish to be known and addressed as CHARITY OHENHEN FRIDAY. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note

and Central are not our enemies, because they also have the right to aspire. We need to lobby, consult and reach out to them for their support”, he said. He allayed the fears of the Yewa JOSEPH ADEBAYO OLUTAYO I, formerly known and addressed as JOSEPH ADEBAYO AKANO, Now wish to be known and addressed as JOSEPH ADEBAYO OLUTAYO. All former documents remain valid. Kwara State Judiciary and Kwara State Pension Board and National Judiciary Council and general public should take note MATTI ABISOYE ADEOLA

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Elders that he was deceiving them on the Yewa Agenda, pointing out that “it is only a coward that would say a thing and would not stand with it to the end”. MRS. MOSES TEMITOPE

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Lagos agog for Taekwondo Classics today

ll is now set for the 2017 edition of Lagos state Taekwondo Classics holding from today, November 23 to November 25 at the Sir Molade Okoya Thomas Multipurpose Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. Chairman of the Main Organizing committee, Jimmy Ogunowo who is also the chairman of the Lagos State Taekwondo

Association made this known while speaking during the Grand Master Koffi Anani’s kiddies championship held at the Lagos State Sports complex, Rowe Park Sports Centre, Yaba, Lagos. He told Extra Time that all logistics that will aid the successful hosting of the championship are

already in place. Ogunowo further hinted that his MOC is planning for a refresher course and seminar for all the technical officials ahead of the championship today. The seminar which will be conducted by a foreign expertriate, is aimed at updating the knowledge of the

technical officials with the latest rules governing the sport in order to minimize mistakes and at the same time avoid controversies. Foreign teams coming from Ghana, Senegal, Mali, Seychelles and Benin Republic are expected to take part in the competition and the chairman assured that

adequate security arrangement is already in place to guaranty their safety. Ogunowo however thanked all their sponsors and commended the various Committees put in place for working round the clock as to ensure that the Taekwondo classics is hitch free.

Rohr hopes Akpoguma will choose Nigeria over Germany

Aiyegbeni throws in the towel Stories by Frank Jumbo with Agency reports

ormer Nigeria international Yakubu Aiyegbeni has announced his retirement from football. The 35-year-old, who spent a decade playing in England for the likes of Portsmouth, Middlesbrough, Everton, Leicester City, Blackburn Rovers and Reading, has been without a club since leaving

Coventry City after just three games in April. “I would like to officially announce my retirement from professional football today,” he told SkySports. “Firstly, I would like to thank God for the career I have had. I would like to thank the entire Nigerian Football Federation and my Nigerian national team-mates for all the memorable years I had playing for the Super Eagles. “I would also like to thank all

the football clubs I played for. The managers, all club staff, owners, fellow players and my dearest family and friends who immensely supported me throughout my career. “When I started my career at Julius Berger in Nigeria all those years ago (1997) I could only have dreamt of the success that was to follow years after. “Also playing in England especially helped me grow as a player and as a person so much that I am now

settled here. I feel the time is right for me to now focus on the next chapter in my life.” Yakubu played over 50 games for Nigeria’s Super Eagles, with his debut coming in a 4-0 2002 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying win against Eritrea. He featured at the 2000 Olympics, in four Afcons, and at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, having been overlooked for the tournament in Germany four years earlier.

Eagles to pocket N866.4M For World Cup qualification

igerian Federation: Super Eagles Stars To Pocket N866.4M For World Cup Qualification2.4 million dollars (equivalent of N866.4 million) will be paid to Super Eagles players and officials for qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Nigeria Football Federation spokesman Ademola Olajire has revealed. Earlier, the NFF reached an agreement with the Super Eagles stars as regards to their bonuses at the tournament in Russia. The Nigerian Federation want to avoid a repeat of the incident that occurred at the 2014 World Cup in

Brazil that forced the Sports Minister to travel to Brazil on a private jet, with nearly four million dollars in cash. The Super Eagles had deliberately skipped a training session to protest against the non-payment of a qualifying bonus ahead of their second round game against France. ‘’The NFF have agreed to give the team $2.4 million out of the $8 million we are expecting from FIFA,’’ Olajire was quoted as saying by guardian.ng. Nigeria qualified for their sixth World Cup with a game to spare courtesy of their 1-0 win over Zambia in Uyo on October 7.

igerian Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr hopes former German youth international Kevin Akpoguma decides to play for his team. This comes after the manager was in Europe to embark on a scouting mission last weekend where he watched the Bundesliga clash between Hoffenheim and Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday. Rohr revealed his delight after watching the central defender and says he plans to hold talks with Akpoguma over an invitation ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. ‘’I watched him play for Hoffenheim against Frankfurt on Saturday. Kevin is an excellent match for the players we are on the lookout for,’’ Rohr told SWR. ‘’But he’ll have to decide soon whether he wants to wear the colors of Nigeria and I’ll call him in the next few days.” The defender added that it’s an honour to see Rohr showing interest in him, but he is German and wants to represent the Die Mannschaft. “That honours me, of course, but I’m German, I was born here, so I should play for Germany too,’’ adds the former German U16, U17, U18, U19, U20 and U21 international.

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Sevilla boss Berizzo diagnosed with prostate cancer

evilla coach Eduardo Berizzo has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, the club have confirmed. The 48-year-old oversaw the LaLiga side’s remarkable comeback against Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday. Sevilla were 3-0 down at the break, but a double from Wissam Ben Yedder and an injury-time goal from Guido Pizarro secured an enthralling point, with reports suggesting Berizzo told his players of his diagnosis at half-time. Following the first goal, Sevilla players sprinted to celebrate with Berizzo, but no statement was made by the head coach after the game. However, Sevilla announced on Wednesday that he will receive treatment for the illness.

“The medical services of Sevilla FC report that the coach of the first team, Eduardo Berizzo, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer,” a club statement read. “Future examinations will decide what steps to follow regarding the treatment. “Sevilla FC wants to show their maximum support to their coach at this time and wishes him a speedy recovery.” Sevilla are fifth in LaLiga with 22 points from 12 matches, while they are second in Champions League Group E with one match to play in the pool stages. Paris Saint-Germain boss Unai Emery, who won the Europa League three times with Sevilla, was among those to tweet his support for the Argentine, offering “much encouragement to you and your family”.

Everton yet to make contact with Van Gaal

ouis van Gaal has not yet had any contact with Everton about the vacant managerial position at Goodison Park. Ronald Koeman was dismissed as Toffees boss last month and, despite a seemingly extensive search that has seen the likes of Marco Silva, Sam Allardyce and Sean Dyche linked to the role, a permanent replacement has not yet been named. Van Gaal has emerged as a surprise candidate to succeed his fellow Dutchman, with the 66-year-old having been out of work since being sacked by Manchester United in May 2016. It is thought the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss is interested

in a return to management, but he says there has been no contact with Everton’s hierarchy. When asked about the Everton role by The Daily Mail, Van Gaal responded: “I’ve not yet been asked.” Van Gaal, who won the FA Cup with United in 2016, endured a difficult time with the Old Trafford supporters, who were frustrated by his perceived negative style of play. Everton spent heavily in the past transfer window to bring in the likes of Gylfi Sigurdsson and Davy Klaassen, while Wayne Rooney returned, but have taken just 12 points from as many matches to three points above the drop zone.

Carragher carpets Liverpool for playing ´like children´

he Reds appeared to be coasting into the knockout stages as Roberto Firmino’s double and a diving header from Sadio Mane put them into a commanding 3-0 lead. However, Jurgen Klopp’s side

floundered after the break at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, as Wissam Ben Yedder scored twice to give Sevilla hope, before Guido Pizarro levelled the match in injury time. Liverpool’s defending has faced severe scrutiny this season and club great Carragher was incensed by their inability to see out what should have been a comfortable three points. Speaking to Viasport, he said: “Well it was a shambles, and thankfully I’m not allowed to swear also, because I’d like to swear when I see that second half! “The big question going into this game [was] could Liverpool’s defence cope with the atmosphere and the players of Sevilla – we know they have a great record. “And I felt before the game the

Griezmann needs our support – Simeone

answer would be ‘no’, but I didn’t think it would be as bad as this, especially in the second half. “I didn’t see Liverpool keeping a clean sheet, but to be 3-0 up and to seeing how Liverpool gave the goals away, and the actual game intelligence, it was like watching children play. “At Sevilla, you have to quieten the crowd. Liverpool did that by scoring goals in the first half. “In the second half Sevilla came flying out, [Liverpool were] giving stupid free-kicks away that lift the crowd, lift the players, get the referee giving yellow cards. “And that’s what Liverpool continually did. Two of the goals came from set-pieces, and another from a foul they give away in the box from Alberto Moreno. “It’s unbelievable to see a decision like that from a player at

Champions League level. It was like watching children in the second half.” Carragher was particularly frustrated by the performance of full-back Moreno, who was guilty of conceding a free-kick and a penalty that led to two Sevilla goals against his former club. “He’s had a lot of credit this season because he’s performed a lot better than he has done,” added Carragher, who the competition with Liverpool in 2005. “But he’s been at the club now for three or four years, and I don’t think a run of seven, eight games should cloud people’s judgment of what you think of him as a player. “I still think Liverpool need a left-back. He has done a lot better this season but he still has those moments where he makes rash decisions and rash tackles.

iego Simeone said out-ofform star Antoine Griezmann needs the support of Atletico Madrid and their fans amid his eight-game streak without a goal. Griezmann was jeered by his own supporters as he fired another blank in Atletico’s scoreless stalemate against city rivals and LaLiga champions Real Madrid last week. Linked with a big-money move to Manchester United in the offseason, Griezmann has not scored since September 27, while he has only tallied three goals in all competitions this term – two of those in 10 LaLiga appearances. Simeone defended Griezmann – who revealed a transfer to United is a “possibility” in his biography ‘Behind a smile, the life of the Little Prince told by himself’ – following the Madrid derby and the Atletico head coach rallied behind the France international again ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League showdown with Roma. “Antoine is worried and it’s normal because he wants to show us his best version and he need to score for that,” Simeone told reporters during his pre-match news conference. “It’s also true that he did a great job in a lot of matches even if he didn’t score but he had a great relationship with goals in the last year’s so now that he’s not scoring he’s suffering and so does the team.

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NCAT boosts manpower, re-fleets training aircraft Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The Rector, Nigeria College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Captain Abdulsalami Mohammed has listed some of the benefits it would accrue by attaining International Civil Aviation Organisation Regional Training Centre (ICAO RTCE) stating that the school now has capacity to train and develop training packages for all its participants. Captain Mohammed made this known to a handful of reporters shortly after receiving International Civil Aviation Organisation Regional Training Centre (ICAO RTCE) from the world civil aviation body where he said the new status would enable it generate revenue for the college. The Rector of the College however said that the School is gradually embarking on a re-fleeting scheme as its piston powered aircraft uses Avgas which is difficult to come by and expensive to procure. Mohammed, while speaking on how it came around to attaining its new status said,”One of the requirements before you are granted that international status by ICAO, you need to meet certain criteria. This journey was started by NCAT 11years ago when we became members of the TrainAir Plus, before you become a member of TrainAir Plus there are also criteria you need to meet which included access end of training facilities and personnel. ” “The global aviation office sent auditors from ICAO to Zaria to come and access, they came with their checklist and of course typically there were some gaps and we were given time within which to close these gaps, and we were reassessed and it was determined that we met the requirement to be a member of the TrainAir.” “The next level was the change in nomenclature now it’s called TrainAir Plus and also that requirement was for the institution to develop a standard training package which we did in 2013 and in 2015 we started the process of getting this RTC status.

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Lagos plans 24-hour power supply for manufacturers Simon Ugwu The long standing energy supply challenge of manufacturers in Lagos State will soon fizzle out as the State government plans generation of additional 3000 Megawatts electricity that would guarantee 24 hours energy supply to goods makers in the state. The Lagos Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and

Cooperatives ,Prince Rotimi Ogunleye, who let this out in a keynote address he delivered at the 50th anniversary of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Ikeja branch, held on Tuesday in Lagos, bemoaned the many challenges facing manufacturers in the country. “Despite the immense contributions of the manufacturing sector, it has continued to be challenged

by high interest rate, dearth of foreign exchange, poor power supply and low capacity utilisation amongst others which have really inhibited its competiveness and constrained its efforts at job creation”, Ogunleye stressed. According to him, power supply currently from the national grid to Lagos State is less than 1000MW, and this is why the state government has decided

to generate 3000MW to boost all day, all night manufacturing in the state. “In addition to guaranteeing 24 hour manufacturing, this would also help manufacturers cut down on cost of energy in the state. As government we are committed to providing the enabling environment for the survival of the real sector in recognition of its significance to

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L-R:Chief Executive Officer, Keexs Ltd, Mr. Jide Ipaye; MD/CEO, Agile Communications, Mr. Rufai Ladipo; MD/CEO, PurplePearl Consulting, Mrs. Bolajoko Bayo-Ajayi; Managing Partner, Brandzone, Mrs. Chizor Malize; MD, Dkk, Mrs Tope Jemerigbe and CMC Connect Group Managing Direcotr, Mr.Yomi Badejo Okusanya during an SME Conference & Expo titled ‘Unlocking Business Growth Through Branding in Lagos…on Wednesday. Photo: Wale Akinola

42 months’ arrears: COE pensioners petition Buhari Augustine Okezie Abuja

Pensioners from the South West and the South East zones of the Federal Colleges of Education have petitioned President Muhammadu Buhari to order an immediate and unconditional disbursement of their 33 per cent pension increase arrears of 42 months and their monthly check-up dues to ameliorate their plight. In a joint letter to President Buhari which was made available to newsmen in Abuja, over the weekend, the retirees also called for the dissolution

of the entire management of PTAD and appointment of “kind-hearted Nigerians” to man the pension agency. The letter, which was signed by the Chairman of South West Federal Colleges of Education Union of Pensioners, FCEUP, Dr. Stephen Akin Fatusin, lamented that the 33 per cent arrears of pension increase granted with effect from July 1, 2009 to the colleges and a few other parastatals, was yet to be paid in any substantial sum. “We, beg Mr. President on our knees to kindly order that the balance of the 33% arrears of pension increase be released forthwith. Our counterparts

still active in service have forgotten that they collected theirs. Pensioners in some parastatals like the Prisons Service have been paid in full,” the retirees appealed. According to the Union, Niger Insurance which was earlier saddled with the disbursement of monthly pensions, paid only twelve months out of the sixty-six months arrears while the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), paid only twelve months, leaving a whopping forty-two months arrears. The retirees further described claims by the Executive Secretary of PTAD,

Mr Emmanuel Okondo, that the said arrears had been paid in large measure as worrisome and costly image propaganda, stressing that only the Police retirees had up to thirty months outstanding. “The implication of this claim by the chief executive is that plans had been concluded to short-change the aging Senior Citizens by TWO YEARS! Although one of us in the FCE sector stood up to refute the claim powerfully, there is NOT the slightest indication that PTAD is about letting the truth prevail on this matter.

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Dana Air resumes flights after disruption Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The management of Dana air yesterday, described as illegal the disruption of its operations by the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) over unionization. A statement by the Head, Public Relations, Mr. Kingsley Okwudili said the reasons given by the union for the illegal action by the union, was baseless, false and malicious. “We wish to also state clearly that reason given by the union for their illegal action this morning is entirely is entirely false, baseless and malicious as there is no such thing as ‘casualization’ of staff at Dana Air.” L-R : Seye Awojobi (FCIB)Registrar/Chief Executive, CIBN, Bolanle Osotule - Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, Keystone Bank, Bimbo Alabi (ACIB) Head, Learning Academy, Keystone Bank, Professor Segun Ajibola (FCIB) - President/Chairman of Council, CIBN, Adesuwa Nwokobia - Team Member, Learning Academy, Keystone Bank, Dr Paul Olowu (FCIB) 1st Vice President, CIBN Mr. Bayo Olugbemi (FCIB) - 2nd Vice President, CIBN, at the Official Presentation of Certificate of Accreditation of Keystone Bank Learning Academy in Lagos ...yesterday

Infrastructure decay: FG, AfDB partnering to address challenge Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday, in Abuja, said that African Development Bank (AfDB), was already collaborating with the Federal Government to tackle the several infrastructure decay bedeviling Nigeria’s aviation sector. Speaking yesterday at the on-going third World Aviation Forum (WAF), organised by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and hosted by Nigeria, Buhari described the infrastructure gap on the continent as a huge challenge con-

fronting the aviation industry. Buhari, who was represented at the forum by the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, observed that in the next 15 years, passenger and freight movements would increase on the continent, while expressing worry that the infrastructure on the ground may not be able to adequately address the challenges. According to the president, in order to tackle the challenges, African governments needed to collaborate with major private investors, stressing that without this; most of the challenges would remain unsolved.

Speaking at the occasion, the Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika hinted that $775bn was required to tackle the infrastructure deficiencies in Nigeria. Sirika, who noted that the money required to address the challenges were high, however, declared that Nigeria was strategically located on the Gulf of Guinea with markets boasting of varieties. Nigeria with a population of estimated 170 million people, representing half of the entire population in West Africa, Sirika said, ought to play a leading

role not just in the sub-region, but on the continent. His words: “Aviation is certainly the way to go; and the only way for our country to develop. This ICAO’s forum is the only way to develop the sector in this country. I believe Nigeria is the best place for investors to invest their resources. Federal Government and some stakeholders in the sector have come together to develop aviation roadmap, which entails security and safety. Our national carrier project would be private sector-driven, but with a maximum of five per cent resources from the government.”

Mambilla Hydro power plant for sale on completion, says Fashola Simon Ugwu The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has said that the Federal Government may privatise the 3,050 Megawatts (MW) Mambilla Hydropower plant on its completion. Fashola said the planned privatisation was in line with government’s policy

of encouraging private generation capacity. “Ultimately, we will involve the private sector in the construction and management of the facility, because it is consistent with the policy of private generation capacity,” he said. “But let me say that this is where the role of my ministry becomes even

most defined in terms of policy. Mambilla represents a policy, a policy of renewable energy using water, a policy of energy security for the country that gives us over 3,000MW, so that we are no longer solely dependent on gas.” He added; “When Mambilla is fully developed and ready, we will hand it over to the private sector.”

“If you look at Kainji, Jebba, Shiroro, they are big dams. It was government that built them, but they are now managed by private hands. So, these are some of the things government must de-bottle in order for them to happen,” Fashola said, pointing out that if there is opportunity to do the same with solar, government would do it.

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socio-economic development,” he promised. The commissioner urged the private sector to avail themselves of the government open door policy by constantly interfacing with the state government to engender economic growth, as government on its part, shall continue to harness public and

private investments as means of facilitating diversification and focus on other sectors of the economy. In his address, Dr. Frank-Jacobs Udemba, President, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), appealed to the government to patronise made-in-Nigeria products, arguing that the government remains the largest single spender in the economy that can drive industrial

development and economic growth by increasing patronage of locally made products. He said: “I recommend that the state should set a minimum percentage threshold for government purchases of made-in-Nigeria products. At the Federal level, a 40 percent minimum threshold purchases has been fixed for SMEs through the Executive Order One.

“We have also advised the union times without number, that we are a law abiding, and liberal corporate citizen and are not against their activities or the activities of our staff members in these unions. We also cannot foist unionism on our staffs. We understand what freedom of association means, and we expect the unions to know better.” According to Okwudili, the activities of these unions have only led airlines to the precipice; and it is appalling what they seek to achieve by illegally disrupting our flights. “We will continue to engage the unions in the most civil manner and hope that the unions learn to be constructive in their activities by supporting the efforts of the Federal Government and our sincere efforts towards the betterment of the aviation industry.” NAAPE had Monday, warned that it will picket Dana over casualisation of workers.

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“In fact, the lone month of 33% arrears paid to FCE (Special), Oyo, in the year 2016, was badly mutilated such that the FCE (Special), Oyo pensioners did not get their just due till today in spite of the empty promises made to the contrary. All entreaties on this matter made to PTAD in more than the last eight months have gone largely unheeded. “In reality, PTAD appears to have a penchant for pinching monies that should rightly belong to pensioners. November, 2016 pension was delayed till December, 14, 2016 before it was hurriedly

paid after we appealed to the then Acting President Osinbajo via a press conference of this kind in Oyo town,” the union said. The union therefore called on President Buhari to “once again beam his searchlight on the nefarious activities of the Management of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) in the last one year and, especially in the last few months and seek ways to ameliorate the suffering being experienced by pensioners which is currently being exacerbated by the sharp practices of the Pension Administration body (PTAD).

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EKEDC: Ikoyi, Lekki to face power outage Ï ƄƑ ƈ Ɔ Ɔ è Ɛ ƆƏ threatened Simon Ugwu, with Agency report The Eko Electricity Distribution (EKEDC) on Tuesday, announced an impending power outage that would affect consumers in Lagos Island, Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Lekki, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki and their environs. The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that the General Manager, Corporate Communications, EKEDC, Mr. Godwin Idemudia, in a statement in Lagos, said the outage is to enable the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to carry out routine maintenance work on some of its vital facilities servicing the area. According to the General Manager, the outage, which is scheduled to take place every

Tuesday and Thursday for the next five weeks, will last for four hours on each day of the maintenance work. “In order to minimise the effect of the planned outage on the company’s customers, back-feeding arrangements have been put in place from Ijora Transmission Station to Alagbon Transmission Station. “This will enable customers in Ikoyi, Victoria Island and Lagos Island to receive reasonable power supply. “We appeal to all residents that will be affected by the planned outage to please bear with the situation,” he said. Idemudia assured the consumers in the affected areas that the maintenance work would lead to better services to all customers.

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N642m project: Nigeria, Japan partner on social development Mathew Daiya, Abuja Nigeria and Japan on Tuesday, signed a grant aid project on economic and social development worth N642 million to be provided by the Government of Japan. The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma signed on behalf of the Federal Government, while Japan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Nigeria, His Excellency, Mr. Sadanobu Kusaoke, signed on behalf of his home country. The programme aims at exploring development strategies that will enhance competitiveness and support the Nigeria’s poverty reduction efforts. The money is also meant to improve standard of living and ensure environmental sustainability, which is in line with the development priorities encapsulated in the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) [2017–2020] of the Buhari administration. While signing the agreement, Senator Udoma said Nigeria is indeed grateful to the Government of

Japan for its numerous interventions in various sectors of the country’s economy in support of its development aspirations; and particularly for aligning its intervention programmes with the ERGP. He cited the signing, last year, of an Exchange of Note (E/N) with the Government of Japan on Emergency Improvement of Electricity Supply Facilities in Abuja and commended the role Japan played in the development of the National Power Development Master-plan designed to guide government on the optimal energy mix and efficiency for the country. The Minister also thanked the Japanese Government for the various technical assistance programmes offered in a wide range of skill-areas by that country’s government and the implementation of other grant projects and programmes nationwide through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

ing, is also one of such interventions in the sum of Y200,000,000.00 (approximately N642,204,315.79)”, the Minister noted. He assured of the Nigerian government’s commitment to working more closely with the Government of Japan to achieve sustainable economic development for the country. “We will also continue to explore development options, strategies and paradigms that will engender more mutually beneficial collaborations in support of our long-term friendship”, he added. The Japanese Ambassador said though his home country’s government has been extending grant aids to Nigeria in different fields over the years, the country considers the grant aid in health and agriculture particularly important because advanced pharmaceutical research and improved agricultural production have direct, positive impact on the quality of life and on inclusiveness of growth.

“The Economic and Social Development programme for which we are here gathered this morn-

He said in view of the demographic and social challenges facing Nigeria, Japan thinks that the

ERGP and the Budget and National Planning Minister have rightly put the agricultural sector among the top agenda. “Echoing this thinking of our colleagues in Nigeria, Japan is working together with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for the efficient post-harvest processing of rice crop and improvement of its quality. I believe this processing method, when adopted widely in this country, could have a huge multiple impacts on jobcreation and food security as well as the country’s external balance”, Ambassador Kusaoke said. He also confirmed that in line with the Nairobi Declaration at TICAD VI last year, the Japanese Government is providing $1.75 million for necessary equipment to the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The equipment will be products of Japan’s highly-specialised small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).

NNPC completes 539km of gas pipeline projects Simon Ugwu The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has so far completed, commissioned and delivered 500km of gas pipelines between 2010 to date as part of an aggressive expansion of gas pipeline infrastructure across the country. Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the 2017 Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Society of Engineers. In the paper entitled, “Revival and Development of Local Manufacturing Industries: Chemical and Petrochemical Industries”, Dr. Baru, who is a Fellow of the NSE, said the accelerated expansion of the gas pipeline system was sequel to the directive of the then President Olusegun Obasanjo who mandated the oil companies operating in-country to support the power generation effort. He said the directive became imperative after the government realized that adequate power supply was key to reviving the moribund industries. The GMD listed the gas pipelines so far delivered by the Corporation to include; the 196km Oben Gas Plant to Geregu Power Plant pipeline, 110km Escravos-

Warri-Oben gas pipeline, 128km Ukanafun-Calabar pipeline, 50km EmurenItoki pipeline, 31km ItokiOlorunshogo pipeline and 24km Imo River-Alaoji gas pipeline. He noted that all available thermal power plants in the Country are today connected with permanent gas supply pipelines. Dr. Baru added that with NNPC driving the realization of Federal Government’s aspiration to expand the gas pipeline network to all parts of the Country, about 2,700MW of Thermal electricity was expected to be added to the National Grid in the near future, to exponentially generate more power for new industrial revolution with a view to achieving sustainable economic growth. He noted that the earlier government’s initiative in this regard populated the seeds for the growth of Nigeria’s gas-fired power plants, which gradually scaled up thermal power contribution to more than 70% of total power generated in the Country today. Providing details of the planned expansion of the gas infrastructure, the NNPC GMD said the lines would be bolstered with the ongoing construction of the 127km East-West OB3 gas pipeline joining Oben to Obiafu-Obrikom.

Capital Market B4 Stories by Bonny Amadi The Nigerian Stock Exchange on Wednesday, posted slight boost in its [performance indices as the markets’ NSE-ASI closed virtually flat, gaining 0.02 per cent in trading session. This was a result of mixed movement in some large and mid-cap stocks such as Nestle, Zenithbank, Unilever, NB, Glaxosmith, among others. At the close of trade, the market capitalization closed at N12, 745, trillion, from N12, 738trn that opened trading for the day, reflecting N06.8 billion, while

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NSE-ASI gains 0.02% as investors’ pessimism persists NSE’s All-Share Index closed at 36,608.76, from 36,600.07 that opened trade on Wednesday. Market price movement index closed negative as 17 stocks gained against 23 stocks that declined, UBN with gain of 0.81 per cent was the most actively traded stock with 70million units of shares transacted. Dangote Cement led the market in terms of value with N1.1bn turnover transacted on Wednesday. Analysis of transaction for

the day showed that Unilever led the gainers table with 5.69 per cent growth in its equity price, while Glaxo Smithkline led the decliners table with 9.70per cent drop in price. Sector Performance showed that the NSE Banking Index: grew by 0.24 per cent on the back of gains recorded in Zenith bank’s +1.28 per cent gain and UBA’s 1.04 per cent gain. NSE Consumer Goods Index

advanced by 0.27 per cent on account of rise in Unilever gain by 5.69 per cent and gain of 3.08 per cent posted by Nestle Plc. The report further showed that the NSE Insurance Index closed positive +0.20 per cent due to 4.92 per cent equity price growth posted by Linkage Assurance and Wapic’s 4.00 per cent appreciation. The NSE Industrial Index as well as the NSE Oil and Gas Index closed the day’s trade flat, respectively.

FIRS places tax defiant companies’ property for sale In compliance with Nigeria’s tax rules, the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS), has placed choice property of some identified tax defiant companies, for sale. A statement released by Taxaid to Daily Times, FIRS stated that, “In a bid to increase compliance with regards to payment of Companies’ Income Tax (CIT or income tax), the FIRS recently released a Public Notice regarding the “Sale of Property and Land in Line with Section 33 of the FIRS Establishment Act, 2007,” In the public notice, the FIRS expressed its concern that some companies have failed to file their income tax returns or where filed, some income tax returns are with no assessable profits or assessable profits, which in the opinion of the FIRS, are less than what ordinarily should be obtainable.

Mangal, Oando petitioner’s son resigns from MRS oil board The Nigerian business environment may have been kept thinking going by developments in Oando Plc, as the board of MRS Oil Plc, has announced the resignation of Alhaji Dahiru Barau Mangal, as non-executive director, from its board. A release from Mrs. Oil signed by Mrs. Jafojo, the company’s secretary, titled: “Notification of resignation of our non-executive director, Alhaji Dahiru Barau Mangal and his alternate, Mr. Lawal Dahiru Mangal,” announced that the resignation of Alhaji Dahiru Mangal and his alternate’s resignation became effective on November 17th 2017. Daily Times Nigeria recalls that both Oando Plc and Mrs. Plc operate in the same sector and listed under the same oil and gas sector of the Nigerian equities market of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). No reason was however tendered by MRS Oil for the resignation.

L – R: shows Tinuade Awe, General Counsel & Head of Regulation, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) presenting a replica of the closing gong to Laurent Polonceaux, Consul General of the French Consulate during Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce’s visit to NSE today in Lagos

Experts support reforms to lift private sector, attract FDI Experts in Nigerian economy has called on the government to enhance erase of doing business through enthroning private sector driven policy regime, friendly monetary policy and harmonized foreign exchange rate, to spur market driven economic development. The trio of Mr. Ike Chioke, Group Managing Director, Afrinvest West Africa Limited, Mr. Muda Yusuf, Director General, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and foremost Economist, Mr. Abiodun Adedipe, CEO Adedipe & Co, at a recent economic roundtable organized by a Television station monitored by Daily Times Nigeria were of the

consensus that private sector holds the potential to generate the highly needed funds to drive the nation’s economic development with enabling policies and macro/micro economic supportive climates in place.. Ike Chioke, who x-rayed the impact of conflicting exchange rates on the economy and economic development, pointed that the low exchange rate of N305 per dollar, is purely based on political considerations as doing otherwise will impact negatively on the overall economic development target of the government. “These are political considerations, the N305 exchange rate is based on current price of PMS, if they

drive it higher, and it affects other facets of the economy, including the subsidy oil price arrangement” He said that the government need to further enhance business environment for private sector to grow to be structurally better positioned to drive effort at raising infrastructural development funds needed to drive the economy and 2018 budget. “We need to do more reforms to attract more FDIs, because all the FDIs you see here today and exit within a short time and that is why we need more reforms to lift private sector and further enhance foreign capital inflow into the country.” The Director General, La-

CBN raises N18bn out of N70bn OMO auction Tuesday Market liquidity on Tuesday, opened negative at N97billion, which manifested in Wednesday’s transactions, as this reflected on the debt instrument market, Treasury bills and the REPO instruments. Interbank rates traded at a range between 25per cent and 35 per cent levels. At an OMO auction on Tuesday, the CBN offered N70bn, but raised N18bn from the sale of the 198-day paper at a stop rate of 17.80 per cent. There were no sales of the 93-day paper. On the secondary market for NTBs, yields were relatively flat. The Nigerian money market rates on Tuesday, responded to maturity demands and demands to close at divergent levels, Repurchase rates recorded decline in all instru-

ments while Treasury bills tended upwards. At the end of transaction on Tuesday, NTB 01/02/18 closed flat at 17.35 per cent, while NTB 03/05/18 added 0.01 per cent to close at 17.51 per cent, from 17.50 per cent which opened trading. NTB 02/08/18 closed higher at 16.84 per cent gaining 0.08 per cent, while NTB 01/11/18 also closed flat at 15.92 per cent. However, the repurchase agreement (REPO) instru-

ments recorded remarkable decline in price at the end of trading. Overnight rate declined to 31.83 from 41.67 per cent, reflecting 9.84 per cent. 30 day declined to 30.50 per cent form 46.17 per cent, indicating 15.67 per cent drop, 90 days declined to 32.50 per cent from 47.67 per cent, showing 15.17 per cent drop, while 180 day instrument dropped from 48.92 per cent rate to 33.50, indicating a drop by 15.42 per cent

Summary of activities on NSE ASI DEALS

36,887.20 4,119.00

VOLUME

249,348,515.00

VALUE

5,202,781,721.79

CAP

12,766,551,769,005.77

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Stories by Motolani Oseni

Motoolani Oseni The Nigerian currency, Naira, a day after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) held major economic indices unchanged, stood steadied against the three major foreign currencies, across the official and official forex markets, Daily Times check has revealed. But the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange (NAFEX) widow, rebounded from its low daily turnover recorded on Tuesday, to declare an improved figure of $234.2 million against $78.5m transacted a day earlier, even though it was weaker than $346.90m

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Naira steadies across FX markets as NAFEX declares $234.2m turnover

sold on Monday. Although, the Autonomous FX window, opened Wednesday trading on a weaker note of 359.66 compared to N359.51 to the US Dollar exchanged the previous day, as well as the closing rate of 360.65 against 359.87 per dollar recorded on Tuesday and 360.42 on Monday. The local currency at the official forex market was seen at the end of yesterday’s trading activities at 305.90 to the US Dollar, the same rate it was sold on Tuesday, however, slightly stronger than 305.95 traded last Friday. At the parallel market,

the local currency maintained an appreciable rate of 364 per dollar, recorded on Tuesday, which was slightly stronger than 365 sold on Monday, while Pound sterling, also, remained unchanged at 476 and 426 to the Euro. Meanwhile, despite fragile recovery nature of the Africa’s largest economy, the apex bank, at its last meeting for the year on Tuesday, kept benchmark interest rate unchanged at 14 per cent. Although, there have been mixed reactions over the committee’s decision to hold the indices unchanged, but the CBN Gov-

ernor, Godwin Emefiele, on Wednesday, noted that the Central Bank, is on course to realise its target of bringing the country’s inflation rate down to single digits by next year. The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, said in its latest Consumer Price Index, CPI, Report for October, that average headline monthly inflation rate for the next five months of the year (June to October 2017) stood at 1.06 per cent. The report said the yearly rate was 0.07 per cent points lower, from 15.98 per cent in September to 15.91 per cent in October 2017. But the governor, who

spoke at the end of the twoday MPC meeting in Abuja, said the bank was working hard with the support of other important monetary and fiscal policy authorities to bring it down to single digits. “When we talked about exiting recession in the second quarter of this year, many people did not believe. We are optimistic that our forecast to hit single digits by next year will come to pass,” he said. Although he acknowledged the forecast was a long journey, the CBN governor said, “with tenacity, lots of work, aggression and commitment by policy

makers (monetary, fiscal and trade), we will get there and in a short time.” “As policy makers, we cannot rest on our oars. We need to remain focused. For a country that grows her population by an average of three per cent, nothing short of going back to the historical levels of about six per cent would be considered good,” he added. Part of efforts to create the environment for the economy to thrive and return to the path of sustained growth, he pointed out, was government’s determination to build and provide infrastructure to promote investment.

Banks urged to remain ethical, professional in operations - Ajibola Esther Taiwo A Professor of Economics and Dean, College of PostGraduate Studies, Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, Prof Joseph Ajibola has urged banks to remain ethical and professional in the conduct of their lending business, as well as restructure their operations and business template to directly source longer-term funds. Ajibola, who is also the President, Chartered Institute of Bankers Association of Nigeria (CIBN), made this disclosure while delivering the 3rd inaugural lecture of the University titled:“Rhythms and Riddles of Bank Credit Synergies and Dislocations in Nigeria’s Economic Growth”, at the Multipurpose Hall of the University recently. He explained that researches have shown that bank credit is a pre-requisite , and a necessary though not sufficient condition for sustained economic growth in Nigeria, adding that banks must therefore continue to play the critical intermediating role in the economy by creating a veritable link between the surplus funds units and deficit funds units of the economy. According to him, “In line with the above findings that demonstrated more positive growth

from loans for lagged period, banks should redefine their lending behavior to favour longer tenor loans which are more impactful for the real sectors of agriculture and manufacturing in the country.” Ajibola, who was the former General Manager of First City Monument Bank, First Bank and the defunct Intercontinental Bank, among others, noted further that there is a nexus between bank credit and Nigeria’s economic growth stressing that while there is no doubt that bank credit is a key driver of Nigeria’s overall economic growth, the impact varies considerably when the economy is disaggregated into sec tors and subsectors. The inaugural lecturer suggested that the problems associated with economic growth in Nigeria cannot alone be resolved by deployment of money to the various sectors but rather by a package of policies that would address other macroeconomic challenges of inflation, availability of foreign exchange, infrastructural deficiencies and security among others. He, however, urged the government to continue to initiate policies and programmes aimed at promoting industrial harmony, socio-political and economic stability in the country.

L-R: Clare Omatseye, Vice President, Lagos Business School Alumni Association (LBSAA) and Managing Director, JNC International Limited; Bola Adesola, President, LBSAA and MD/CEO Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria; Guest Speaker, Tony Elumelu, CON, Chairman, Heirs Holdings, UBA Group Plc and Transcorp Plc; Enase Okonedo, Dean, LBS; Udeme Ufot, Group Managing Director, SO&U and Bunmi Afolabi, Director, Alumni Relations, LBS.

CBN’s Forex intervention responsible for GDP’s growth - World Bank Mathew Dadiya, Abuja The World Bank has said that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which expanded by 1.4 per cent in the third quarter of 2017 (year-on-year); and the second quarter growth after the recession of 2016, reflects recovery in oil production, good performance in agriculture, and stronger non-oil industry growth due to the easing of Foreign Exchange (Forex) constraints. The CBN has spent over $13 billion in its continuous effort to ease the pressure in the forex market and stabilize the naira. The World Bank, in its Nigeria Economic Update, released on Wednesday, noted that many fiscal challenges remain at different levels of government, and effort is needed to successfully address those challenges. According to the bank, the new Nigeria Bi-Annual Economic Update has a special focus on the analysis

of fiscal performance of Nigerian states. It also observed that with the shortfall in revenue, fiscal pressure persists at sub- national government levels, putting a strain on service delivery. The special focus shows that the fiscal deficit of states increased significantly from an estimated 0.2 percent of GDP in 2014, to 1 percent in 2015 and 2016. Also, total state debt increased from 2.4 percent in 2014 to 4.0 percent of GDP by the end of 2016. The states’ fiscal crisis led to two sets of financial assistance packages by the Federal Government. The second—the Budget Support Facility (hinged on a 22-point Fiscal Sustainability Plan)—was advanced in mid-2016 and due to close in mid2017. Ulrich Bartsch, World Bank Lead Economist for Nigeria said, “In light of the continuing fiscal pressures,

there is a strong need to strengthen the performance of the states through the full and sustained implementation of reforms to increase internally-generated revenues and state spending efficiency, and to strengthen state debt management and fiscal transparency.” While all states have made progress on the reform measures included in the 22-point Fiscal Sustainability Plan, implementation is incomplete, the Lead Economist stated. The bank emphasized on the need to strengthen fiscal performance through sustaining the state fiscal reforms that have been accelerated in the past 2 years is of paramount importance. The Daily Times recalls that the most recent World Bank 2018 ‘Doing Business’ report highlighted improvements in Nigeria’s investment climate, and its efforts to continue to diversify the government’s sources of revenue.

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Between consumers and card money payment Stories by Godwin Anyebe It is no longer news that modern-day banking practice and service provision anchor on technological advancement, without which the present experience would not be. Prior to this era, across the counter transactions in the traditional setting slowed down response-timing and speed of productivity on the part of banks, constrained the customer in terms of options, such as consumers are now with the plenty opportunities open with the Online platforms, including payments, funds transfer and retail purchases. This singular window of opportunity changed

interactive tradition, improved on lifestyle, injected sophistication in spending pattern, etc. The list of new experiences is yet inexhaustible. Travel, leisure, social engagement, and so many other such fundbased activities have all changed so drastically the distinctions among generation of only within 50 yearslong bracket is looking like a century and a half apart. Analysts believe that when brands in the category of the now old generation commercial banks of the late 1980s/early 90s ventured into innovative service provision, the unique offering of electronic funds transfer and ‘shorter queues’ seem like a

joke looking back now, just in a space of about 25years. For these analysts, online commerce was not conceivable then; mobile banking was not in the psyche of men back then. All the beautiful plusses of modern banking happened on us all (in underdeveloped economies) like magic. Checks show that, innovation should advance quality of life and at least reduce cost of living. Otherwise, development will not count such as applicable. The cost of breakthrough in any direction must not over-shadow the gains such innovations bring to bear. To this end, the questions most Consumers in this clime are asking are; what

are the cost components of money payment card in comparative terms with using cheque or withdrawal slip over the counter? Who pays for the card? Are the banks making money from the use of money card payment instead of it being a service quality optimization for consumer satisfaction? For those using it, at the point of renewal, do the operators ask them whether they are interested to renew their card before doing that? And if yes, were they given the opportunity to choose the brand of card they need or the cards are just forced on them? Do they know the implications of using money payment card? Do they know their

rights when it comes to money payment card? To note, the above questions, though in-exhaustive in representation of consumers’ concerns, are predicated upon the banking public’s concern about the place of ATM card in the operations of modern day banking; the hypothetical position is that these banks have, in the guise of technological innovation, abandoned their responsibilities to their customers, and commercialised the centre-point of their operational services to the public for unfair gains. However, a brand management consultant who spoke with Daily Times disclosed that,” the Automated Teller Machine (ATM) card

is basically a debit card in this market. In developed economies, the popular card is the credit card. With the credit card, users are permitted a margin of funds in credit, within which range they can make purchases, transfer funds until such a time when they pay back the credit permitted (with some small margin of cost). “In our case, it is a credit card, in which case, you spend what you have in your account, without recourse to any opportunity of debit. In fact in some cases, some banks will even ensure their charges on customer’s transaction are secured before permitting access to the total sum in the account.

Exclusive: Somkele in a new DStv Explora commercial

L-R: Mr. Lawrence Odediran,Zonal Business Manager,Airtel Nigeria Limited; Mrs Solabomi Okonkwo, Chief Executive Officer, Core Experiential Marketing Limited/Guest Speaker and Mr. Goddie Ofose,Chairman Brand Journalist Association of Nigeria [BJAN], at the Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria’s[BJAN’s] 5th Annual Brands & Marketing Conference with the theme: ‘Corporate Governance,Public Accountability and the Challenge of Repositioning in Nigeria recently... in Enugu

Ugwuanyi wins ‘Most Efficient Governor of the Year Award’ For efficient revenue utilization, infrastructure development and focus on the welfare of workers, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has been awarded the Most Efficient Governor of the Year by the Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN). The Award, which was conferred on Governor Ugwuanyi at the annual conference of the association held at the Nike Lake Hotel and Resorts, Enugu recently, came on the heels accolades from across the country for the several milestones recorded by the administration in Enugu

in the areas of infrastructure development and prompt salaries payment in the face of dwindling oil revenue which has challenged most other states in the country. Commenting on the award, Governor Ugwuanyi thanked the journalists for the recognition and praised the media in Nigeria for their steadfastness in helping to strengthen governance through responsible reportage. He expressed delight at being so recognized and expressed his commitment to sustaining the development of Enugu State and its people through massive infrastructure

development as critical enabler for economic development. “I must appreciate the thoughts and efforts behind this honour. Since we assumed office on May 29, 2017, our team has challenged ourselves with the task of improving the lot of the state with the intention of leaving it better than we found it when our term is ended. It has not been easy, given the dire economic circumstances we found ourselves in after assuming office. But we realized that we cannot afford to betray the confidence reposed on us by the people by giving excuses. We concluded that as

tough as the circumstances might be, with prudence and prioritization, we could achieve a whole lot,” the Governor said. He expressed the determination of his administration to sustain the infrastructure development in the state to ensure that all sections of the state are opened up for the exploitation of the economic potentials that he hopes will empower the people, adding that with the peaceful atmosphere in the state, there are ample opportunities for improved revenue and foreign investment that will further signpost Enugu as one of the most prosperous in the country.

MultiChoice Nigeria has unveiled a brand new campaign for its decoder, the DStv Explora 2, which features its latest brand ambassador, AMVCA 2017 Trailblazer award winner, Somkele IyamahIdhalama. The sixty seconds video highlights the features of the all new sleeker decoder model, which Somkele animatedly discloses through different scenes; revealing that with the instant replay, pause and record features, the Explora gives her more flexibility and the ultimate home entertainment control. With other features such

as the BoxOffice and Catch Up Plus, customerscan conveniently rent and watch latest blockbuster movies on their Explora decoders. Theycan get instant access and double the number of amazing lineup of the latest and greatest shows and movies once their Explora is connected to the internet. The General Manager, Marketing and Sales, MultiChoice Martin Mabutho said: ‘’The DStv Explora gives customers more control over their viewing experience. We believe in delivering value to our customers by shaping the business to respond to our customers’ needs.

Noah¹s Ark wins gold for Airtel campaign Nigeria’s leading creative Advertising Agency, Noah’s Ark Communications Limited, has once again put the country on the global advertising map as a creative hub to be reckoned with by winning gold at the Epica Awards held in Berlin, Germany recently. The Gold was won for its television commercial tagged ‘Lost’ for one of Nigeria’s leading telecommunication giantsAirtel. This Gold is the only international Gold Award won by any Nigerian agency thus far in the year 2017. Speaking shortly after receiving the award at a ceremony in Berlin,

the Executive Creative Director, Noah’s Ark Communications Limited, Abolaji Alausa, dedicated the award to the clientAirtel Nigeria for creating the enabling environment and for the uncommon partnership in creating great creative works that have put the brand ahead of competitors. “This award is dedicated to the resilient and hardworking Chief Commercial Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Ahmad Mokhles and the entire Airtel brand team for giving the agency the wings to fly and for being open-minded and receptive to market-shifting creative ideas,” he said.

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‘No going back on Benue anti-grazing law’ Stories by Simon Ugwu The Benue State Government insists it will not go back on a law that bans open grazing and encourages ranching, which came into effect on November 1 statewide. It came after one of the leaders of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Saleh Alhassan, called the law a time bomb. Benue State Information and Orientation Commissioner, Lawrence Onoja (Jnr), told a press conference in Makurdi, that, “This law has come to stay for good as it is meant to protect lives and property, promote economic and agricultural development and foster peaceful co-existence among every group including law abiding indigenes and non-indigenes residing in the state.” Onoja denied insinuation by Alhassan that the law was created to score political points as he emphasised that the administration of Governor Samuel Ortom would

never play politics with issues affecting the lives and livelihood of the people of the state. The commissioner alleged that the leadership of Kautal Hore was playing out a script designed to plunge the state and by extension Nigeria into conflict, stressing the law became necessary as many children in the state had been orphaned as a result of unprovoked attacks on Benue farmers. He said the only crime committed by the farmers who got killed was their attempt to voice out the deliberate destruction of their farms and crops by nomadic cattle breeders under the armed supervision of suspected herder. Onoja added: “Alhassan is intentionally fanning the embers of religious disharmony among our people. Why else would he refer to the Sharia law enacted in Zamfara State as political Sharia? His hope that the anti-open grazing law would die a natural death in his words, ‘like the political sharia in Zamfara State’ would not come to pass.

Grazing cattle “He has failed in instigating religious disharmony in Benue State as our people are noted for religious tolerance and peaceful

Nigeria leads in seeds’ production in W/Africa - NASC

co-existence among the diverse ethnic groups residing in the state. Why did Mr. Saleh Alhassan not voice his opinion on

We’ll make farming attractive for our youths –Tor Tiv The paramount ruler of Tiv nation, Tor Tiv, Professor James Ayatse, has said necessary steps are currently being taken to curb rural-urban migration by making farming attractive to youths in his domain. Ayatse said yesterday at a press conference in Makurdi to herald his visit to South Africa for

Fruits The Director General National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC), Mr. Philip O. Ojo, has disclosed that seeds producers in Nigeria produce 75% of the total seeds being used in West Africa thereby making Nigeria a lead nation in seed production. The DG made this known when he led the council’s delegation on a courtesy visit on Jigawa State Governor Alhaji Badaru Abubakar. “Nigeria produces 75%

of the seeds used in West Africa, which makes it a major exporter of seeds to other countries in the sub-region. This is one aspect that the country has excelled in, but we still need to do more. However, the contribution of some states in seed production must be commended; and we hope that more states will see the advantage of such engagement and follow suit as well,” said the DG. Ojo added that the seeds’ companies that

were established in Jigawa were signs of sustainable agricultural development embarked by the state government. In his address, governor Badaru stated that with the availability of quality seeds, his state would do more than expected in terms of delivery in all sub-sectors of the agricultural sector, insisting that a good planting phenomena starts with having a good seeds and planting in good time.

the sharia law in the early 2000 when the law was first introduced in Zamfara State?”

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the purpose of bringing investors in key agricultural sectors, that farming activities would soon blossom in his kingdom. “We will make farming attractive to the youths by setting up structures that will ensure accurate pricing. We will take necessary step to add value on the crops we produce so

that our youths can be motivated to return to the agriculture sector,” he said. The royal father was invited as an exclusive VIP guest speaker at the African AgriInvestment Summit 2017 holding in Cape Town in South Africa between Monday and Wednesday next week.

Motoring B8

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Autotechnicians seek Ambode’s assistance over demolition of mechanic villages

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

Members of the Nigeria Automobile Technicians Association (NATA), Lagos State Chapter, have appealed to the o the Lagos State Governor, His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode to assist the body to get a befitting village for its members. Chairman of NATA, Lagos State Chapter, Comrade Asiwaju Jacob OmonideFayeun made the appeal while giving his welcome address at the 14th Year edition of Auto Technicians Workshop and Exhibition held from November 15th to November 16th in Lagos. Omonide-Fayeun used the occasion to appeal to Ambode, to allocate land to the NATA members to build modern and befitting

and conducive villages in the state for NATA members. He said, “We are tired of incessant demolition of our mechanic villages; and at the same time driving us away from streets, roadside and under the bridges without providing alternatives for us. We also find it shocking that the Ministry of Transport has increased our ground rent from an average of N20, 000 to N140, 000 per annum. This is very outrages and we appeal that Lagos State Government stay action on this matter while we urgently request for a meeting to send out this issue amongst other pressing issues”. Speaking on the annual workshop and exhibition, Omonide-Fayeun said

Nigeria Auto Technician Workshop and Exhibition is a training programme for auto industry and auto technicians in Nigeria. He therefore, implored government at all levels and companies to accord due recognition to NATA and other informal workers because NATA alone comprise over 70 per cent of the economy, in the small and medium enterprises. “We account for over 80% of new jobs in Nigeria according to recent statistics from the Federal Ministry of Labour”, Omonide-Fayeun said. The NATA chairman, who appreciated Mobil Nigeria Plc for its continued support said the oil firm has continued to grow because of its relationship

with mechanics over the years. “Our earnest and sincere promise to Mobil Nigeria Plc is that our association will and continue to recognize, patronize and advertise your number one worldwide product anywhere in the country. And to all members of NATA in Lagos and the whole federation, I recommend to you to use Mobil oil. I introduce Mobil 1 oil and other Mobil products to you and your customers. It is cheaper, economical and increases the life span of your engine.” “Mobil oil has helped in training over 100,000 NATA members nationwide; and they are the sponsor of our annual workshop/exhibition; they deserve our 100 per cent patronage.

CFAO commissions FUSO Assembly plant in Lagos The CFAO group, with its subsidiary CFAO Equipment, the sole distributor of the FUSO brand in Nigeria, in conjunction with Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), one of Asia’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, has commissioned a FUSO assembly plant at its Amuwo-Odofin, Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, Lagos, facility. The inauguration took place with the special guest of honour, Dr. Okey Enelamah, Honourable Minister of Industry Trade and Investment represented by the Director General of the Nigerian Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr Jelani Aliyu. The foreign dignitaries were led by Mr. Ilan Elad, Director International Sales Operations, Daimler Trucks Asia and Mr. Richard Bielle, Chairman and CEO of CFAO Group. Mr. Gbenga Oyebode, Chairman of CFAO Nigeria Plc and Mr. Thomas Pelletier, CFAO Country delegates in Nigeria played host to numerous government functionaries and captains of industry that were present. Located in the Amuwo Odofin Industrial Area of Lagos, the plant capacity is expected to ramp up to 500 units a year with the production of the Canter truck, the market leader in its segment. The Canter truck has segment advantage in the areas of reliability, ruggedness, low maintenance cost and particularly meets the

L-R: Ilan Elad, Director, International Sales Operations, Daimler Trucks, Asia; Fabrice Claire, General Manager, CFAO Equipment; Thomas Pelletier, Country Manager, CFAO Nigeria; Richard Bielle, Chairman and CEO, CFAO Group; Mr Gbenga Oyebode, Chairman, CFAO Nigeria during the official commissioning of Fuso Auto Assembly Plant in Lagos recently.

economic needs and requirements of the Nigerian end users. The Nigerian FUSO plant shares MFTBC’s stringent quality standards and is the second FUSO truck plant in Africa. With the commissioning of this plant, CFAO and MFTBC are targeting additional growth in the emerging Nigerian market by leveraging on their strengths, expertise, and efficient network. This local assembly plant greatly boosts job creation and local content development, as indigenous contractors were extensively engaged from the design to the construction stages of the plant in addition to employment of Nigerian Engineers, Technicians and Interns in acquiring qualitative competency. According to Mr.Richard Bielle, Chairman and CEO

of CFAO: ‘ ‘The inauguration of this new FUSO plant coincides with the celebration of CFAO’s 115th year in Nigeria. CFAO Nigeria Plc is present in Nigeria across the Mobility, Healthcare and Consumer goods sectors. This latest investment complements CFAO’s existing production plants – NIPEN (BIC© pens and crates) and Yamaha motorcycles. We are very proud to work alongside our partners in developing the industry and creating employment that are so important to Africa’s future.’’ CFAO is a key player in specialised distribution in Africa and in French overseas territories, and a partner of choice for major international brands. The Group is a market leader in Automotive and Pharmaceutical distribution, and continues to grow in consumer goods and new technologies. CFAO

has a direct presence in 36 African countries and provides a gateway to 53 of the 54 countries that make up the African continent. The Group is also active in seven French overseas territories and in Asia. CFAO employs 15,200 people. In 2017, CFAO generated consolidated revCFAO is a subsidiary of the TTC Group (Japan). Based in Kawasaki, Japan, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) is one of Asia’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. In 2016, the company sold a total of 130,000 vehicles including light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks and buses under the FUSO brand, with 89.29% of its shares owned by Daimler AG and 10.71% by various Mitsubishi group companies. MFTBC is an integral part of the Daimler Truck.

Nissan joins formula electric

New Toyota Landcruiser Nissan will become the first Japanese automotive brand to compete in the all-electric FIA Formula E racing championship starting in 2018. The move to participate in the growing Formula E series gives Nissan a highly visible global platform from which to spread the message of Nissan Intelligent Mobility – the company’s three-pillar strategy to redefine how its vehicles are driven, powered and integrated into society. “As the ultimate expression of the thrill of instant acceleration and agile handling that’s at the heart of Nissan zero-emission driving, Nissan is going to electrify the Formula E championship,” said Daniele Schillaci, executive vice president of global marketing and sales, zero-emission vehicles and battery business, and chairman of Nissan’s management committee for Japan, Asia and Oceania. “Nissan will be the first

Japanese brand to enter this growing championship, bringing our long history of motorsports success to the Formula E grid. It will give us a global platform for bringing our pioneering Nissan Intelligent Mobility strategy to a new generation of racing fans.” Nissan cemented its position as the leading massmarket zero-emission brand with last month’s unveiling of the new Nissan LEAF. The second generation of the five-door allelectric vehicle is packed with ingenious technology that embraces the early steps of advanced driver assistance. The new LEAF replaces the first-generation model, which pioneered accessible zero-emission mobility with its launch in 2010. Nissan has sold more than 280,000 LEAFs globally, making it the world’s best-selling electric vehicle. LEAF customers have driven more than 3.5 billion zero-emission kilometers combined.

Weststar and Barbedos cars host Mercedes-Benz service campaign in Abuja As part of the strategic directions aimed at achieving superior after-sales quality of service and enhancing customer relationship, Weststar Associates Limited (Authorized General Distributors of MercedesBenz Passenger and Commercial vehicles in the Federal Republic of Nigeria) in collaboration with one of its authorized dealerships – Barbedos Cars Limited is holding a special program from 6th November to 8th December, 2017. This service week campaign serves as an opportunity for Mercedes-Benz passenger car owners in Abuja to bring their cars to

the workshop in preparation for the upcoming yuletide season. Special offers for each week will include free diagnostics and engine checks, free labor for every car serviced, availability of genuine parts at special prices and also, free parts and service advice for the next five weeks. Due to concerns raised by the management over the increase in road accidents during the holiday season, the service campaign was initiated to help reduce the frequency of road casualties by attracting Mercedes-Benz customers to come partake in free service of their cars at a much more subsidized cost.

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TIMES Thursday, November 23, 2017

Chronicles of Nollywood Oldies movies L2 & L3

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Thursday, November 23, 2017

From Owo Blow, Domitila, Dangerous Twins, others: Nollywood has indeed changed With the growth achieved in the entertainment industry in Nigeria especially in the movie sector, it is pertinent to note that the industry has been richly blessed with talented actors who have represented the country both home and abroad and as such put the name of the Nigerian showbiz in the global map. With this equally, the immense growth recorded can be linked to the generally. However, there are lots of movies which can be considered classic but failed to get the popularity they deserved or were forgotten in a hurry. In no particular order, MUTIAT ALLI, examines some of these Nollywood oldies movies which still serves as reference point. Living in Bondage The release of this movie in 1992 by Kenneth Nnebue in the eastern city of Onitsha set the stage for next level in the Nigerian movie industryNollywood as it is known today. The

Kanayo. O. Kanayo, Francis Agu, Okechukwu Ogunjiofor and a host of others.

the likes of Ndidi Obi, Eucharia Anunobi, Ngozi Ezeonu and Rita Nzelu with directives from Zeb Ejiro. from late James Iroha, Claude Eke and singer Nelly Uchendu. Although shot in Igbo language and subtitled in English, the movie still gained a lot country. Ti Oluwa Nile

Nneka, The Pretty Serpent Released in 1992, Nneka the stable of Mainframe Film & Television Okechukwu Ogunjiofor. This movie

became an instant hit. Produced by Zeb Adekola, Kayode Olaiya amongst others. movies to the fore.

Owo Blow Shot in 1995/1996 by Tade Ogidan

Glamour Girls Released in 1994 from the stable of

movie was rated one of Nigerians greatest movie till date. It has its dialogue in

became an instant hit as it was released. Benson,

Eucharia

Anunobi,

Victoria

characters. Eucharia became the daring

Adebayo, Rachel Oniga, Bimbo Akintola, Taiwo Hassan, Sunday Afolabi, Lanre Balogun, Ayo Mogaji, Lanre Hassan, Jide Kosoko, Sam Loco-Efe and Yinka Quadri. Between the years of its release, Owo-Blow won several awards at the

and success of the characters in it and Domitila Anyone who saw the 1996 released its success was derived largely from the buzz it enjoyed. With Ann Njemanze, Enebeli Elebuwa, Kate Henshaw, Basorge Tariah Jnr and Sandra Achums

Hostage Released in 1996, Hostage followed the huge success of Owo Blow from

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Mutiat Alli

From Owo Blow, Domitila, Dangerous Twins, others: Nollywood has indeed changed and Layi Ashadele, Hostage became an instant hit in the market and became the subject of discourse for a very

Akintola and Nobert Young. market in Nigeria and outside the shores of the country. With

quarters that include the Police and Prisons, sold endlessly across the country and even outside the shores of Nigeria. Saworoide rocked 1999 and as such still

the movie featured in local and

Kingsley Ogoro and starred

Film industry. Packaged by Mainframe Production and directed by versatile brought out star actor, Kunle alongside other acts like Kola Adebayo Faleti, and Bukky Wright. Dangerous Twins

the fame and success of Nkem thing i

Madam Dearest

in Nigeria, London and other

and Zainab Buky Ajayi. Oleku

making globally.

Mainframe Production headed by Tunde Ogidan and Uche Macaulay. It brought to fore the brilliance of actor, Ramsey Nouah, Stella Damascus, Lanre Balogun,

about till date. Shot in Nigeria,

Koto Aiye A classic Yoruba movie by late Yekeen Ajileye, Koto Aiye narrates the hurdles faced in the life of different individuals. It

Yomi Ogunmola, and Lekinson. Diamond Ring

till date.

Music Gist

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Thursday, November 23, 2017

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Olamide takes OLIC4 to Teslim Balogun Stadium

Olamide

As a yearly tradition, Wo’ crooner, Olamide, who recently released his fourth studio album ‘Lagos Nawa,’ will treating his fans to an array of entertainment at the fourth edition of his concert tagged Olamide Live in Lagos: The Concert. Organised by YBNL, Red & Axla, Pentagon and Powered by the Lagos State Government, this year’s edition is slated to hold at the Teslim Balogun Stadium Surulere, Lagos on December 17, 2017 at noon. The choice of the stadium which has the capacity of over 25,000 people as the venue for a rapper’s concert is undoubtedly another first as concerts go in Lagos. With the unbelievable success of the three previous editions, Olamide Live in Concert I: The Beast Unleased ranked

the biggest concert of 2014, Olamide live in concert II: Beast Move a soldout show at Eko Convention Centre and Olamide live in Concert III Beast Mode, which was arguably the most successful concert of 2016 with the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode and his wife, Oba Saheed Elegushi, Senator Dino Melaye and many other dignitaries in attendance. Olamide Live in Lagos: The concert will definitely bring Lagos to a halt with the release of his new album titled ‘Lagos Na Wa’. It is clear that 2017, just like every other year in recent memory, is the year of Olamide as he gives back to his fans. Olamide Live in Lagos: The Concert is on a track to set standards, break existing records, and give fans what they truly crave for and deserve.

Aquila star, Airboy releases Ayepo remix

Aquila Records’ golden boy, Airboy has had an amazing year, and as he celebrates his birthday today, he’s gifting fans everywhere the remix (audio & video) to his monster hit “Ayepo”, featuring Burna Boy. Ayepo dropped back in 2016, and has since gone on to become one of the biggest songs on the continent of Africa, peaking at no 5 on the iTunes Africa chart. Ayepo RMX features Burna Boy and it is the first single off Airboy’s

forthcoming EP titled “Vibes”. It is produced by Aquila Records resident producer, Phantom, and mastered by George Nathaniel. The funky, colorful and all-round beautiful video was shot on location in Lagos by Adasa Cookey’s Squareball production team. The Vibes EP officially drops on 6th December, same day Airboy is billed to thrill fans at his first ever Industry Nite, happening at the New African Shrine.

Yemi Alade

Yemi Alade to release 3rd album next month ……unveils artwork Mama Africa, as she is fondly called, Yemi Alade has revealed that all is now set towards the release of her 15 tracks third album titled ‘Black Magic’ due for release come December 15, 2017. The track listing for the album is collaboration-heavy and features Nigerian A-List Hip Hop artistes such as Falz and Olamide. A variety of

producers also contributed to Alade’s upcoming body of work. The album features production credit from DJ Coublon, V-Tek, Echo, KrizBeatz, Sarz, Young D, 2Kriss, Sess, Philkeyz, Fliptyce and IAmBeat. Alade has already released two singles from the LP: ‘Knack Am’ and ‘Single and Searching feat. Falz’.

Ric Hassani, Aramide, TJan, Johnny Drille to perform at Live & Wavy Lovers of good music are in for a treat this festive season as music concert Live & Wavy- the full expression of music, is set to have its maiden edition at Freedom Park, Lagos Island on Friday, December 8, 2017. Headlined by multiple Headies Awards nominee Ric Hassani, Live & Wavy will feature performances from other top-rated alternative music artistes including Aramide, TJan, Jon Ogah, Bez, JohnnyDrille, Isaac Geralds, Yung L amongst others. Commenting on his involvement, Ric Hassani said: “I am very excited to be headlining Live & Wavy. My musical journey has been challenging but interesting and I am so appreciative of the friends and fans who have supported me thus far. I am convinced this concert is going to be wonderful and memorable for those who show up.” Live & Wavy was birthed out of the demand for more music shows dedicated to showcase diverse musical talents present in Nigeria and it aims to enthral attendees with heart-rending and melodious musical performances.

Ric Hassani

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Bisola goes emotional in new song, Luchia Big Brother Nigeria’s first runnerup, Bisola Aiyeola takes her fans down memory lane on her new single capturing her struggles from grass to grace. Produced by talented beat-maker, Rhyme Bamz, the multi-talented actress teases her fans with the new song as a signpost to the release her forthcoming EP project. The mid-tempo song, Luchia is the name of Bisola’s Beloved mother

delivered in seamless blend of English and Yoruba Languages. She sings about her rejection at different auditions before she finally found her breakthrough at Big Brother Nigeria (BBN). It is now released worldwide across all media platforms by pan-African record label, Temple Music (TMPL), a sister company of leading creative talent agency, Temple Management Company (TMC).

Juliet Ibrahim and singer fiancé, Iceberg, debunk marriage rumour

AMC launches blockbuster series on StarTimes In a bid to further enrich entertainment and viewing pleasure of subscribers across the globe, StarTimes viewers are set for more exciting moments and delightful viewing on television as African Movie Channel (AMC) has lined up new exciting series on StarTimes this November. AMC Series is a premium African entertainment channel showcasing the best and award-winning TV soaps, comedy and drama from Nigeria, peppered with some of the best series from all over Africa, 24 hours a day for the whole family. AMC in Series in November premièred Boiling Point, the story of a newly married woman who finds difficulty in her new home. She does all she can to share the undying love her husband has for his daughter but the daughter notices and makes the house a living hell for her step-mother. Boiling Point is a Family Drama

starring Akin Lewis, Cassandra Odita, Eric Obina and more. The blockbuster drama airs exclusively on AMC Series in Nigeria on channel 072 and 134 on StarTimes. According to the Brand and Marketing Director, StarTimes Nigeria, Qasim Elegbede, “The holiday season is upon us and we have a whole lot of fantastic content lined up to ensure every member of the family is happy this season. On StarTimes, there’s a lot to keep everyone glued to the TV including kids, music lovers including Nollywood and Hollywood movie fans” Also airing on the station this month, is a brand new and exclusive AMC Movie-Talk show that airs every Mondays & Fridays by 8:30 – 10:30 PM. The program puts its viewers in the know of latest happenings in African and Nollywood cinema; actors, actresses, directors, producers, classic cinema and soon to be blockbuster hits.

Contrary to reports that Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim and her singer/ rapper boyfriend, Iceberg Slim, has tied the knots, both lovers have come out to debunk news making waves. The beautiful Ghanaian actress took to her Instagram page yesterday, Wednesday, November 22, 2017, where she thanked everyone for their love and support but debunked claims of her marriage to Iceberg Slim. “Wow! @iamicebergslim and I have received so many congratulatory messages and well wishes, we must say the love and support are unbelievable! However, we will like to inform the general

public that we are not married yet. “The image circulating isn’t a court wedding photograph, it is a leaked behindthe-scenes image which was taken during a photoshoot for a new project, which we will soon unveil to the world. God bless everyone for the love and well wishes. I love you all,” she explained path together, we will certainly be the ones to let the world, our friends, family, supporters, and fans know. This is coming barely 24 hours after a picture of the couple kissing dropped on social media with a lot of people speculating that they have had their court wedding.

Meet Peter Okoye’s manager ‘Emem Ema’

With the fallout of the Okoye twins, Peter Okoye, who is now a solo artiste and referred to as Mr. P, has revealed the identity of his new manager. In an Instagram post, he published a photo of him with Emem Ema and simply captioned it, ‘Formal introduction! Meet my manager @vzhun Welcome to the PClassic team’ Ema has nearly a decade of artiste management experience, after her stint as a member of gospel group KUSH that comprised her, TY Bello, Lara George and Dapo Torimiro. After bagging a law degree from the University of Lagos, she started her talent management firm, One Management. Mr. P’s move away from his brother who has managed him and Paul since their career took off comes after the public messy breakup of the group. He already has two.

Relationship L6

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By Nwaokocha Daniel

Ladies, 5 major signs your boyfriend is possessive

for

Hi guys, so we decided to take our discussions to a wider audience. Here, we would be addressing relationship issues, giving advice on solving relationship problems and answering questions. So if you have any questions or issues you need to talk about or topics you would want us to talk about, feel free and hit us up on twitter @danylcaesar or send us an email @danylcaesar@gmail.com or SMS only (07067612256)

He wants to be involved in all the decisions you take

Today, we begin with the ladies. then he is not the one. -

you and someone else to a tool of domi-

All your friends are not good enough -

He stalks you not, then you should tell him bye-bye and

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Now that Adesua Etomi is married, check out 9 eligible single celebrities -

Kiki Omeli Kiki Omeli is one beautiful actress who has over the few years which she has been in the industry become a very formidable force. Her acting prowess can be seen in all the movies she has starred in. The doctor turned actor is, however, a very eligible bachelorette. She like some other celebrities have kept her relationships on the low as nobody knows who the lucky guy is, behind the lady with a pretty smile. Nancy Isime Nancy Isime is another very pretty celebrity with all the attributes for any eligible bachelor. The actress and T.V. host has a unique fashion style which makes her stand out from other ladies. One cannot forget her trademark gold tinted hairstyle which makes her classy. Well, she is an eligible bachelorette Linda Ejiofor Linda Ejiofor was the bridesmaid to Adesua Etomi at her recently held wedding. Linda Ejiofor is the lady who is a true representation of beauty. The “Tinsel” star is known for her very beautiful pictures and cute smile. We guess she might be the next on the list of those leaving this list since she was recently a bridesmaid. Beverly Naya Beverly Naya has everything going for her. She is beautiful, has an amazing physique and that British accent which to anyone and has kept her relationships close to her chest. We might get a big surprise as she might just be the next celebrity to walk the aisle.

Beverly Naya

Bolanle Olukanni She is one beautiful media personality who has won the hearts of many over the short period of time she has been in the entertainment industry. Bolanle Olakanni is known for her gentle voice and calm character even when she co-hosts “Moments.” She sure does suit all that is required to be a wife, so we guess she too might just be getting married. Kemi Adetiba Kemi Adetiba is one powerful player in the entertainment industry because of all she has been able to achieve over the years. From directing acclaimed videos to directing the biggest netting movie in Nigeria “The Wedding Party,” Kemi but a woman to reckon with. The beautiful movie director is another beautiful celebrity we hope to see get married soon. Kemi “Lala” Akindoju Lala, as she is fondly called, is what we call a super and all that quality? Kemi Akindoju is another hardworking actress who has achieved a lot for herself and made a name for herself in the entertainment industry, from the stage to screen. We hope to see her also say “I do” soon. Niniola Niniola is probably the most popular female artist in Nigeria at the moment which means she is doing well for herself and making a lot of money. The sexy musician has with a year created a new sound and is making waves all over the place. getting married soon. Zainab Balogun Zainab Balogun is also a multi-talented personality. From modelling to acting and T.V hosting, she has grown to become one of the most known faces in the entertainment industry. She is known to be very classy and stylish with her foreign accent. Just like every celebrity on this list, she too is another eligible bachelorette.

Niniola

Kemi-Lala-Akindoju

Bolanle Olakanni

Linda-Ejiofor

Zainab Balogun

Kemi Adetiba

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Ogbonna Olivia

tered island paradise, Diana saved an American Pilot named Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) who tells

Diana prince (Amazon Princess) Directed by: Patty Jenkins Story by: Allan Heinberg, Zack Snyder and Jason Fuchs. Running time: 2h21m An amazing movie, Great cinematography and full of action. Wonder woman is a 2017 American superhero film based on DC comics of the same name, distributed by Warner bros. Pictures. It was released in shanghai on May 15, 2017 and later released in United states on June 2, 2017. The movie which had Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) as the wonder woman who was the amazon princess, demi goddess, the daughter of Queen Hippolyta and Zeus and half-sister of Ares. Before she was Wonder woman, she was Diana, Princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a Shel-

outside world. Convinced that she can stop the threat, Diana leaves home to end all wars and to kill Ares the god of war, Her half-brother. Chris Pine was an American Pilot who was also a spy was saved by Diana when his helicopter crushed Steve never died, he was a hero, a good man, he was courageous and also loved Diana. The movie also had the following Robin wright, David Thewlis, Danny Houston and Elena Anaya in Supporting roles. Wonder woman is a unique film, which keeps you in suspense making you feel you are a hero, makes you believe you can do things if you believe. David Thewlis(Ares)

was the son of Zeus and half-brother of Diana. He was wicked, Cunny and Powerful, but not as powerful as Diana. He destroyed humans who were created by Zeus his father. He was punished by his father but he decided to come back to finished from where he had stopped but was killed by Diana. The movie already has 147,303 votes. Nice outfits which really made it look real, Great skills, the director really did a great job and with these you get a thumb up from me. Right from her childhood Diana has always loved fighting, she was also brave and always ready to help people. Her mother tried to stop her from knowing who she really was and never wanted her to know how to fight but her aunt Antiope (Robin Wright) went against her sister Hippolyta (Connie Nielsen) Diqueen of themyscira and trained Diana to be a strong unconquerable Warrior, but was caught by her sister. She was able to convince her sister and was free to train Diana. This is a thrilling movie which I would wish to watch over and over the ending was bad. Steve all it was a fantastic movie that deserves a 7/10 rating.

Tekno (Go): A beautiful vibe from slim daddy Tekno (Go): A beautiful vibe from slim daddy As promised, Made Men Music Group and upfront personal let loose a summer party type It was released on July 29, 2017, With Tekno producing it and visuals by Patrick Ellis Films. Go came shortly when his last effort Yawa was discharged. Tekno might be the hottest hit maker in Nigeria right now with series of hit singles Back to Back. The video already has 1,146,288 views. The Video involved Tekno showing off his dance steps with the foreign girls. The music is not that Luxury cars, Clean location and beautiful bikini bodies will make make you repeat the video over and over again. It was really a great step for Tekno to take on the release of this video. He really showed his swag from his hair down to his shoes.

One thing about the music is that it did not have enough verse, he repeated the same verse twice that the same. The song would have

been livelier if he had featured another artist with him. The video lasted for 4hours 2minutes, and has taken over the music industry by surprise. No doubt Tekno aka

Slim Daddy was really awesome with his song, GO. The background was clean, nice steps from Slim Daddy, cool directing and nice lyrics. The video gets a 7/10.